The rue plant and its properties (Ruta graveolens)
The rue (ruta graveolens): The rue plant is native to Europe, it is found in the Mediterranean countries such as France, Spain, North Africa and in America the ruda does not require specific harvesting conditions it is always kept green during the harvest several cuts are made per year use the stems, the leaves, the flowers the rue measures between 50 cm and 90 cm in height are formed into yellow twigsLimón its fruit is circular with multiple black seeds There are many varieties of plants are from Garden which are they use and the wild is more toxic.
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Properties of the rue
The rue is used for its anti-inflammatory properties reduces arthritis, relieves muscle stiffness, relieves joint pains
As sedatives
Soothes epileptic and hysteria attacks
As an insecticide
Repels mosquitoes, cockroaches and flies
Benefits for hair for lice
Rue is used in spas for facial vapors
Rue is used for infections of the urinary tract, intestine and colon
Help fight our body fungal infections, dermatitis, athlete's foot
Digestive device helps to avoid gas, stomach heaviness is also recommended for diarrhea, colic
Against indications
One of the most well-known effects affects the female reproductive system and is used with caution the rue stimulates the muscles of the uterus and facilitates the menstruation the rude is contraindicated during the pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding
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Ways to prepare rue tea
- 1 or 2 tablespoons of rue
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 cup of boiled water
- Take for the rule
- 1 Liter of water with a little chocolate and cinnamon two sprigs of rue and boil for five minutes
Chemical composition
- Glucosides (routine)
- Vitamin C
- Tannin
- Pineno
- Furocoumarinas
- Flavonoids
- Essential oils with methyl filler