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Rue (Garden Rue, German Rue)
Rue (Garden Rue, German Rue)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological name (genus and species):
Ruta graveolens
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Entire plant
Chemicals this herb contains:
Esters
Methyl-nonylketone
Phenols
Rutin
Tannins (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates uterine contractions.
Prolongs action of epinephrine.
Relieves spasm in skeletal or smooth muscle.
Decreases capillary fragility.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Causes onset of menstruation.
May cause abortion.
Treats hysteria.
Treats intestinal parasites (worms).
Treats colic.
Controls bleeding after delivering a baby.
Relieves spasm in skeletal or smooth muscle.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45, not
pregnant, basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Abdominal pain |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Abortion |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Confusion |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
| Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
| Skin rashes |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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immediately. |
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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