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Rue essential oil is extracted from Ruta graveolens of the Rutaceae family and is also known as garden rue and herbygrass.
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| Contraindication: Rue can be used to induce abortion. Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Oral intake--or even contact with the skin--can cause sensitivity to light. |
| Overdosage can cause liver and kidney damage, and sometimes proves fatal. Warning signs of an overdose include delirium, depression, dizziness, fainting, sleep disorders, spasm, tremor, stomach pain, and vomiting. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. |
Authorities advise against Rue, which can have severe and even fatal effects when taken in excess. It is used primarily as a remedy for menstrual disorders such as PMS, and as a means of inducing abortion.
Folk medicine employs Rue for a variety of additional ailments, including cramps, diarrhea, earache, fever, indigestion, intestinal worms, hepatitis, sore throat, skin inflammation, and toothache. It is also used as a contraceptive; and homeopathic practitioners prescribe it for strains and sprains. |
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