Common Rue
芸香Malay: Daun Inai
Ruta graveolens L.
MedicinalWind-dispellingBlood-coolingStasis-dispersing
Family: Rutaceae
Type: Perennial herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, slightly bitter, cool
Also known as: Stinky Grass, Stinky Mugwort, Fragrant Herb
Properties & Functions
Functions: Dispels wind and clears heat, cools blood and detoxifies, disperses stasis and relieves pain
Indications:
- Cold with fever
- Rheumatic bone pain
- Childhood convulsions
- Irregular menstruation
- Nosebleed
- Eczema
- Hernia
- Boils
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Internal: 6-15g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
Childhood convulsions
Fresh rue 10-15g, steep in boiling water, take twice daily
Bruise swelling
Fresh rue leaves 15g, crush and take with warm wine; also apply externally
Childhood eczema
Fresh rue stems/leaves 6g, mung beans 10g, steep in boiling water and take
Caution
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Pungent, slightly bitter, cool
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Standard Dosage
- Internal: 6-15g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.
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