Ruta graveolens is an antispasmodic and sedative.

Description
Ruta graveolens is an antispasmodic and sedative.

From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3291 Ruta graveolens. Ruta graveolens is an extremely powerful herb and MUST be used only in low doses with internal use. Ruta graveolens stimulates the uterus and promotes menstrual flow; it helps to lessen menstrual cramps and to increase the blood flow to the female reproductive organs. It benefits the digestive system by allaying flatulence, increasing the appetite and digestive strength, and for nervous indigestion and colic. It helps with nervous heart problems, like the heart palpitations of menopausal women. Ruta graveolens helps to expel worms. It may be used as a strong decoction for a chest compress for chronic bronchitis. It is beneficial for strained eyes and headaches due to eyestrain. Externally it is also used as an ointment, oil or tincture to treat the following: rheumatic and joint pains; neuralgia; sciatica; sprained and bruised muscles, ligament and tendons; chilblains; and earaches (use a few drops of the infused oil on a cotton ball and place over the ear of child or adult). CAUTION: this herb should not be used in pregnancy. High doses may be poisonous. Contact with the fresh plant may cause contact dermatitis.

Ingredients
Ruta graveolens, R/O Water, 12-24% Alcohol.

Methodology
Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

WARNING: Do not take while pregnant. Large doses are poisonous and can cause vomiting.

Traditional Historical Uses
Soothes muscle aches and cramps, helps to expel worms, helps to preserve sight by strengthening the ocular muscles. Can be used externally for joint pain, neuralgia, sciatica, strained ligaments and tendons, and ear aches.

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