Rue or Ruta graveolens species is a woody, perennial, ornamental plant and herb native to the mediterranean.
It has blueish leaves and yellow flowers. Tolerant of hot, dry soil conditions.
Cultivated as a medicinal herb, and as an insect repellent or incense.
Rue has been used to relieve gout and rheumatic pains, or to treat women going through the menopause. It has also been used in eliminating worms.
An old English remedy: A handful of crushed Rue leaves can relieve wasp or bee stings. An infusion of leaves can also be a gargle for a sore throat.
Grows easily from seed.
Rue or Ruta graveolens species is a woody, perennial, ornamental plant and herb native to the mediterranean.
It has blueish leaves and yellow flowers. Tolerant of hot, dry soil conditions.
Cultivated as a medicinal herb, and as an insect repellent or incense.
Rue has been used to relieve gout and rheumatic pains, or to treat women going through the menopause. It has also been used in eliminating worms.
An old English remedy: A handful of crushed Rue leaves can relieve wasp or bee stings. An infusion of leaves can also be a gargle for a sore throat.
Grows easily from seed.