Ruta de Graveolens plants (Figel)

Ruta de Graveolens plants (Figel)

For millennia, Ruta graveolens,  has played an important role in natural medicinal wisdom and popular.Also called  Figel in Arabic language

Ruta well respected by Hippocrates for its medicinal qualities. Touted as Aristotle; essential to calm nervousness. Pliny records that was used by artists to promote eye health. When tied in bunches, this plant was used in churches and cathedrals to sprinkle holy water. Ruta one of the active ingredients of Four Thieves Vinegar, which is said to protect the opportunists who robbed those who suffer from the effects of the Black Death. It is sprayed on plants carried by the courts and judges to ward off disease and fleas so often affected the poor imprisoned.

Historically, Ruta has been used to relieve pain associated with physical complaints as symptoms of gout, rheumatism and sciatica. Along with alleviating the uncomfortable effects of gas and colic, rue body to expel worms thought. Throughout the years of use, rue has been used to promote menstruation. It is also used as a digestive tonic and to stimulate appetite. The herb is edible and often used in salads. It is a good source of flavonoids.

Preparations

Ruta graveolens can be used fresh or dried. A tea or infusion may be beneficial drink to calm the nerves, increase appetite or to relieve symptoms croupy. Ruta oil can be applied to areas suffering from sciatica or to relieve chest congestion. Homeopathic preparations are available to treat arthritis and joint pain.