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The medicinal and culinary properties of the culture were known hundreds of years ago. In those days, almost everyone grew rue, using it internally and externally for various diseases. In addition, mystical properties were attributed to the fragrant perennial, considering it one of the best means from witchcraft.

The genus of evergreen herbs, subshrubs and shrubs of the Rutaceae family includes 15 species. They grow in the Balkans, on the east coast Mediterranean Sea, in Western and Southern Europe.

Rue grows up to 50 - 70 cm in height. The dissected leaves are round in shape and contain a large number of secretory glands in which essential oils accumulate. During the summer months, small yellow fragrant flowers appear.

Reproduction

Young seedlings of the crop can be obtained in two ways - by dividing the bush in early spring either at the end of summer or by sowing seeds. Seeds germinate in 10-15 days. Sowing can be done before winter or in spring open ground or indoors, sowing the material in special containers and only after reaching the right size transplant to permanent place into open ground at intervals of 40-50 cm in the second half of May. Flowering occurs only in the second year.

Choose a place for planting that is sunny or lightly shaded. The crop feels best in fertile, permeable soil in close proximity to natural protection from the wind.

The main care for rue consists of regular, but not abundant watering, pruning in the spring and thinning. The pruning procedure stimulates the bushes to be full and compact. If the plant grows too much to the sides, then at the end of flowering you can prune it again, forming beautiful shape. It should be remembered that the juice of the crop is poisonous, so all work must be carried out with protective gloves.

In autumn, the rue is fed with manure or humus, adding fertilizer to the soil around the bush. Ruta is not afraid of frost, but during very cold winters it can freeze, so it is advisable to cover it with spruce branches or leaves.

Application

In Europe, it is customary to grow fragrant rue in. IN garden design The low variety of plant “JACKMAN"S BLUE” with beautiful bluish leaves is popular. It looks wonderful in rock gardens next to cineraria, salvia,

I didn’t know anything about vegetable rue at the time of purchase.

I just liked the picture and decided to purchase the seeds of this rare plant.

By the way, Ruta is also female name. And also, if you remember, in the first episode of The Hunger Games there was a heroine named Rue from District 11.

So, what do I now know about the rue plant? It is an evergreen plant and can be grown as a perennial. Grows up to a meter high.

Poisonous in large quantities.

When I accidentally touch rue on the balcony, a strong smell spreads. My husband even once thought I spilled some kind of chemical on the balcony. The aroma spread from the balcony into the apartment.

But I don't find the scent chemical or unpleasant. Just a specific spice aroma. Similar to the smell of overcooked dill.

Rue grows quite slowly in the apartment. And without thinking, I planted several bushes at once in a small pot. The other day, while looking through a plant, I saw a long root that had crawled into the drain hole of the pot. Of course, now I have planted the plants so that they don’t suffer.

* RUTE SEEDS.

Seeds are medium size, black. There is no debris present in the seeds.

Germination rate 90%. The shoots are quite tender. With the slightest lack of watering, they die.

* AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING.

There is no great difficulty in growing rue in an apartment. You need enough light, watering - that's all.

No special reaction to feeding was noticed.

Root system goes deep into the ground, while growing little in width. You can choose a narrow, tall pot for growing. My short plants already have 40 cm of root!

* CONSUMPTION OF RUTE.

Rue has been used since ancient times in medicine and how poisonous plant.

According to reference data, rue is rich in phosphorus and vitamin C.

Used as an antiseptic. Suppresses staphylococcus and some fungi.

Used in perfume compositions.

Used against rheumatic pain, against worms (of course, who can stand such bitterness).

In large quantities it is poisonous. Cannot be used by pregnant women.

In general, when I bought a bag of seeds, I was “bribed” by the name of the plant - “vegetable rue”. I thought it would be very fruitful vegetable plant, which has been giving me grassy shoots all season.

But in reality the taste turned out to be very bitter. Like wormwood. To be honest, I didn’t notice any subtleties of taste when it was fresh. In the salad, the rue also imparted a strong bitterness.

That's why I dried a few leaves. When dried, rue lost its unpleasant bitterness and became a completely spicy plant. With oily ethereal aroma astringency and slight bitterness. Quite an interesting aroma and taste.

In my opinion, rue goes best with fish and omelettes in cooking. I just don't see any other combinations.

However, the taste and aroma are very much for everyone. And you need to be careful about growing rue if you have children, because the plant is poisonous.

And personally, I can only consume this plant in dried form.

Syn: fragrant rue.

Perennial strongly aromatic herbaceous plant. In Europe, it has been cultivated since ancient times as a spicy and medicinal plant. It has antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, diuretic, and hemostatic properties.

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In medicine

Fragrant rue is one of the most popular medicinal plants and is widely used in medicine in Europe. For medicinal purposes, mainly fresh or dried herbs are used. Preparations from rue are found wide application in gynecological practice, they are prescribed for algomenorrhea, hypomenstrual syndrome, neurasthenia during menopause, and also for the regulation of weak menstruation in youth as an estrogenic agent. Due to its analgesic effect, rue was included in the drug "Akofin" (Radiculin). In small doses, rue enhances intestinal motility and improves the flow of bile from the gallbladder. Rutin contained in the herb belongs to the P vitamins, which strengthens capillaries, and is available in the form of tablets mixed with ascorbic acid. Rue fragrant is used for fatigue, nervous excitability, especially in autonomic neurosis as a sedative. In addition, rue is used as an antispasmodic in the treatment of insomnia and headaches. According to some sources, it is recommended to use rue oil in aromatherapy for pain in the head and ears, dislocations and rheumatism.

Contraindications for use

Rue is included in the pharmacopoeias of many countries, but requires very careful use. Since the plant is poisonous, its overdose causes irritation of the mucous membranes digestive tract, swelling of the tongue and larynx, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, impaired liver and kidney function. Preparations from rue are contraindicated during pregnancy, uterine bleeding, hypotension, hyperacid gastritis and gastric ulcer and duodenum, colitis, increased acidity and during menstruation.

Classification

Fragrant rue (lat. Ruta graveolens) - a species of the genus rue (lat. Ruta) of the subfamily rutaceae proper (lat. Rutoideae), family (lat. Rutaceae). The genus includes 7 species, among which are herbs or subshrubs. The homeland of rue is the European and African coasts of the Mediterranean, found mainly in the eastern hemisphere from the Canary Islands to South-West Asia.

Botanical description

A perennial herbaceous plant with a strong odor. The stem is erect (10-30 cm in height). The flowering shoot is leafless. The leaves are simple, alternate, without stipules, ovate-triangular in outline, double-, triple-pinnately dissected, with oblong-obovate obtuse lobes. Usually leaves with translucent dots - glands with essential oils. The flowers are bisexual, regular, yellow, collected in an apical loose corymbose inflorescence. Double perianth. There are 4 petals, at the top they form a small helmet, at the base they are narrowed into a marigold, the sepals are quite dense. The fruit is a spherical four-locular capsule. Rue blooms in June - July. The fruits ripen in September.

Rue flowers are protoandric, pollinated by insects (usually small flower flies). Original devices Cross-pollination in rue is due to the ability of the stamens and style to perform certain movements during the flowering process, as a result of which they take different positions in relation to the style with the stigma. During flowering, rue flowers are wide open and at the beginning the stamens lie on strongly concave hood-shaped petals and sepals. Then they rise one after another and in a vertical position the anthers are opened; after the pollen has poured out, the first stamen bends down and takes its previous position. Then everyone else makes such movements one after another. Due to the movement of the stamens, self-pollination is prevented at the time the stigma ripens, but at the end of flowering, on the contrary, it is ensured. Rue flower formula: *CH5L5T10P4-5.

Spreading

In Russia, fragrant rue is widespread in Crimea. It is found as an alien plant in the Kaliningrad region. It grows on dry, usually rocky and gravelly slopes and rocks. In the southern regions European Russia cultivated as an ornamental, medicinal and essential plant.

Regions of distribution on the map of Russia.

Procurement of raw materials

For medicinal purposes, fresh or dried herbs are used. Raw materials are harvested during flowering. They collect the grass - leafy twigs with buds and 1-2 blossoming flowers, usually wearing rubber gloves, since the juice can cause burns (in the form of watery blisters) and swelling. Branches no longer than 20 cm are cut with pruning shears. Dry the raw materials in a shady place in bunches. The finished raw rue is green in color; it is stored in a well-closed glass or metal container in a dry place, protected from light, since in the light the rue fades and loses activity. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

Chemical composition

The leaves of fragrant rue contain alkaloids - 0.2%, essential oil - 1.2%, flavocolrutin, furonumarin, furocoumarins, xanthoxin, rutin, coumarin - 0.1%, umbelliferone, bergapten, flavonoids - rutin, quercetin more than 2%, as well as organic acids (malic, valeric), vitamin C, bitterness and resinous substances.

Pharmacological properties

The drugs have anticonvulsant, diuretic, hemostatic, estrogenic properties, and also increase uterine contractions and stimulate appetite. The substances contained in rue (coumarins, flavonoids - rutin and quercetin) have a vascular strengthening and antispasmodic effect. In addition, coumarin - umbelliferone, together with bergapten, increases skin sensitivity to UV rays.

Use in folk medicine

IN folk medicine Fragrant rue is widely used in the form of teas, mixtures, infusions and tinctures both internally and externally. An infusion of rue herb is used as disinfectant for washing eyes with conjunctivitis. For inflammation of the eyelids and skin rashes, use a decoction of the herb for compresses and lotions. Rue decoction is also used for frostbite, rosacea, fungal skin diseases and abscesses. In folk medicine, fragrant rue is used for neuroses, as a restorative, antiseptic, anticonvulsant, and also as an anthelmintic and a remedy that reduces rheumatic, neuralgic pain and migraine headaches. Ruta renders good effect at frequent urination, impotence, fragility of blood vessels, rickets and myopia. Rue tincture is used for varicose veins and the treatment of many other diseases. In Indian traditional medicine, aromatic rue is used as a stimulant, antiseptic and abortifacient. Rue is included in preparations for the treatment of liver diseases, heart diseases, colds and coughs.

Historical reference

Ruta was known to the ancient Greeks, who used it as a herb. The Greek philosopher Socrates, inviting one of his friends, treated him to cheese and rue. According to Pliny (1st century BC), rue was first used as a medicine by King Mithridates Eupator, the ruler of the Pontic kingdom (near Kerch). If we take this fact into account, then rue appeared in Crimea more than 2 thousand years ago, where it grows to this day in a wild form. Rue was considered a universal antidote. In the Middle Ages, it was a favorite plant in monastery gardens; it was used as a means to relieve sexual arousal among monks. However, rue was valued mainly as an antidote, and it was also used to combat “pestilence” - contagious diseases. Ruta gave the name to a valuable medicinal substance - rutin, isolated from it back in 1842.

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In this article you will learn what rue is, where it grows and how it is used. This plant has been known since ancient times. It was considered a powerful remedy against plant and animal poisons. It is known that rue was part of a strong antidote, which King Mithridates VI took as a preventive measure, fearing an attempt on his life. The ancients used it to treat certain diseases.

What is rue?

This plant is well known to many gardeners. Popularly it has several names. If you are asked: “What is fragrant rue?”, you can answer that it is ordinary rue, sometimes it is also called odorous rue.

This is a subshrub from the Rutaceae family. Its height can be from 30 to 100 cm. The plant has a fibrous woody root. In the lower part the stem is woody, erect, branched. The leaves are grayish-green, fleshy, dissected, alternate. The flowers are greenish-yellow, have a short stalk, and are collected in a panicle. The fruit is a round 5-lobed capsule. Each nest contains 4-6 seeds. Blooms from early June to late July. The fruits ripen in September.

Official and traditional medicine

In our country, this plant is not used in official medicine, although in some European countries it is included in pharmacopoeias.

We would like to warn everyone who is interested in what rue is that it is a poisonous plant that requires careful use and strict adherence to dosage. Moreover, the furocoumarins contained in its composition have a phototoxic effect.

Medicinal properties

The rue herb has many healing properties. It is known as an antispastic, tonic, antiseptic, hemostatic, anticonvulsant and antitoxic agent.

Using root

This herb is used for atherosclerosis and neuroses of varying severity. Rue, according to doctors, is effective in the treatment of hysteria, epilepsy, asthenic conditions, and headaches.

Traditional healers use this herb to treat rheumatism and gout, fragility of blood vessels, and spastic pain in the intestines.

Rue fragrant is known for its tonic effect, it relieves fatigue and calms well nervous system. Infusions and decoctions from this plant reduce spasms of the smooth muscles of the ureters and peripheral blood vessels, gently reduce arterial pressure, have a weak diuretic (diuretic) effect.

Rue tea is a proven and well-established remedy for the treatment of impotence. An infusion of the leaves is taken as a sedative for nervous irritability.

In traditional medicine in European countries, rue juice is used for bites. poisonous insects and snakes.

Fresh leaves can be applied to areas of bruises and bruises.

Preparation of infusions

You already know what rue is, and now it’s time to find out how to prepare healing infusions based on it.

You need to take a teaspoon of well-chopped herb and pour a glass of boiling water. The herb should sit for two hours. Then the composition can be filtered. Take 50 ml before or during meals three times a day.

You can use a cold infusion of rue. It takes longer to cook. Pour a teaspoon of herbs into a liter of boiled chilled water. This composition must be infused for eight hours. Take half a glass of the product before meals, four times a day.

Vodka tincture is easy to use, and in this case it is easier to maintain the dosage. It is prepared in a ratio of 1:5 (rue:vodka). The herb must be infused for ten days in a dark place. Take tincture 10 drops per 1 tbsp. spoon of water 3 times a day.

Contraindications

Like others medicinal plants, rue has contraindications. It should not be taken by women expecting a child. People who suffer from hypotension ( low blood pressure), it is not recommended to use this herb; it is also not taken for hyperacid gastritis or stomach ulcers.

Side effects

In case of an overdose, irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, swelling of the larynx and tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, convulsions, liver and kidney damage occurs.

Where else is root used?

Many housewives know what rue is (you can see the photo in our article). In cooking, young leaves are used as an aromatic spice to flavor soft drinks, tea, and in the preparation of sausages and sauces. This plant is also used for canning cucumbers and tomatoes; it is added to cheese and lamb dishes. Essential oils rue has found application in the alcoholic beverage industry. They are used in the production of liqueurs and cognac.

"Chervona Ruta"

Having heard these words, many immediately remember the words of the famous Soviet pop song. What is “chervona rue” and does such a plant exist in nature? Today, many people call this the double monarda, which comes from North America, and has been cultivated in Europe since 1656.

And in the Carpathians, another plant is called red rue - Eastern Carpathian rhododendron (myrtle-leaved). Today, gardeners grow both of these plants on their plots.

Growing rue

Many summer residents grow these bushes not only because medicinal properties plants. They are attracted by its spectacular appearance, which lasts throughout the season.

Rue should be planted in a sunny area protected from the winds. This plant loves fertile, permeable soil. It does not tolerate stagnant moisture, especially in spring.

Rue is propagated by seeds, which are best sown in March in a pot for growing seedlings. When 3-4 true leaves appear on the bush, the plant must be pruned. It is better to sow rue in small plastic cups, then when planted in the ground it begins to grow quickly and acquire a decorative appearance.

In spring, rue seeds can be sown in the ground, but then ornamental plants will only be available for next season.

Ruta looks very beautiful on the site; it will decorate any plant composition - a rocky garden, a mixborder and an ordinary flower bed in front of the house.

Fragrant rue plants are used not only in medicine but also as an antiseptic and against insects. From the photograph you can easily recognize the grass among other varieties. Simple information allows you to grow it in your garden.

Botanical name: Rue - Blue Jackman's Blue

Jackman's Blue is a compact hybrid variety with small silver-blue metal leaves, growing about 60 cm wide and 60 cm high. Most often, rue is grown to add decoration to modern garden, its strong aroma and attractive appearance are perfect for this.

There are several varieties of ordinary rue, which is perennial shrub up to 45 cm wide and up to 1 meter high, with many stems extending from the woody base. Bitter-tasting leaves are usually grey-green, blue-green or even variegated and can vary slightly on the same plant. The leaves have a strong aroma, often characterized as unpleasant. Yellow flowers appear in early summer.

In the natural Mediterranean environment the shrub becomes wild. It was strongly recommended by ancient writers such as Hippocrates as a cure for many ailments. The name “ruta” comes from Greek and means “to free”, and appeared in writing back in 1562, where its various healing properties. Great Italian artists used it to improve and preserve vision, helping it to be “clear and clear.”

Once upon a time, the herb was added to Holy Water, and the plant received the name Grass of Grace. Rue is also associated with magic and witches. She was considered anti magical plant ancient Greeks, it was used for protection when meeting people who, in their opinion, were engaged in witchcraft. In the Middle Ages, the herb was also considered a powerful defense against witches, and was also used in many spells and was believed to grant second sight.

Nowadays, rue is usually used in everyday life for decorative demarcation of the garden.

Growing conditions

Like all rue, Jackman's Blue is a hardy plant and grows well in cool to warm climates, especially in areas with good rainfall. However, it does not like the summer humidity typical of tropical areas, as wet conditions contribute to problems with leaves, they begin to rot or mold. In hot regions it can grow in the shade, but where the summers are mild it needs plenty of sun.

Additional care and watering may be required during the first year, but after this the plants should be hardy and drought tolerant. Poor, sandy or gravelly but well-drained soils work very well. Mediterranean habitats tend to be dry, rocky, including areas rich in lime. IN acidic soils, it is necessary to add limestone to the planting area. Rich soil can lead to overgrown appearance rue, in contrast to compact shrubby growth in poorer soil. In colder areas, the plant is also more likely to grow if planted in poorer soils and given some protection from the cold. In his natural environment Ruta's habitat receives irregular rainfall throughout the year. Deep watering every two weeks will help bring the plant closer to these conditions. In summer it should only be watered in very dry areas and only if the plant needs water.

The plant can be propagated by seeds or from wood cuttings, which can be taken from late spring to late summer. If the woody stems of a mature plant touch the ground, they form roots, which can then be dug up and moved to any location in the garden.

Medicinal use

Medical experts strongly advise against using rue in medicinal purposes due to its toxic properties. Chemical substances plants have a strong stimulating, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect. However, these medications can have unwanted and toxic effects and often worsen the very problem they were intended to treat, such as kidney disease.

Although in ancient times, rue was often used for medicinal purposes, mainly by women who wanted to induce an abortion, as well as to treat liver and kidney problems, skin problems, and vision problems. Currently, there are serious doubts about the reliability of use, since there are contraindications. Pregnant women should avoid taking rue due to the risk of uterine contractions leading to miscarriage.

Culinary use

Rue is rarely used in cooking due to its bitter taste and pungent aroma. However, it can be used in salads or sandwiches in small quantities, and to flavor herbal vinegars. Since it is considered toxic in large quantities, very little of it should be used when cooking.

Other uses

Rue can be used as an insect repellent, and its aroma is repellent to dogs and cats. Plant rue directly where insects are a problem, or use the dried leaves to control moths in closets. The leaves can be collected at any time for use as an insect repellent or dried for later use. It is sometimes used to flavor soap and culinary seasonings.

Because of the insects that are repelled by the aroma, the plant can be planted next to roses or raspberries, but it is better not to be planted with basil.