Rue (Ruta graveolens)
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- 1. Description
- 2. Obtainment
- 3. Uses
- 3.1 Cautions
- 4. More
- 5. 'Souls
1. Description
It is not related to Syrian Rue, though it bears a similarity of appearance.
2. Obtainment
Common. Ruta graveolens was grown throughout the world as an ornamental plant in gardens by humanity.
3. Uses
- Food: Rue does have a culinary use if used sparingly, however it is incredibly bitter and severe gastric discomfort may be experienced by some individuals.
- Medicinal: Key ingredient in homemade herbal cough syrup, when mashed with caramelized sugar and honey. Rue contains pilocarpine which is used to induce abortion.
- Insect repellent, cat repellent.
3.1 Cautions
Exposure to Common Rue, or herbal preparations derived from it, can cause severe phytophotodermatitis which results in burn-like blisters on the skin.
4. More
5. 'Souls
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