Rue, (ruta graveolens), small perennial shrub in the family rutaceae used as a culinary and medicinal herb Native to the balkan peninsula, rue is cultivated for its strongly aromatic leaves, which can be used fresh or dry in small amounts Indeed, the english rue traveled its own road It comes originally from the old english word hrēow, meaning sorrow. used as both a noun meaning sorrow, regret, and, more frequently, a verb meaning to feel sorrow or regret for something, rue is very old, dating to before the 12th century. It is native to the mediterranean It is grown throughout the world in gardens, especially for its bluish leaves, and sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions.
Rue's fragrance is aromatic and bittersweet, and the raw leaves have a very mild numbing effect on the tongue Rue has remained virtually unchanged since ancient times What you grow in your garden will be a direct descendent of the same plant found in its native mediterranean and western asian habitat. It is used as a complimentary therapy for the treatment of varicose veins, intestinal worms, conjunctivitis, toothache, and headache. Bart alan rue is a lawyer practicing energy, oil and gas, environmental and natural resources Degree from university of north texas in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
Rue is a compact, bushy, and evergreen perennial shrub that can grow up to 2 to 3 feet tall and wide The leaves are bipinnate, meaning they are divided into two leaflets, which are further subdivided into smaller leaflets. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine Be careful not to confuse rue with goat's rue (galega officinalis) and meadow rue (thalictrum species) Despite serious safety concerns, rue is used as a medicine for a long list of conditions. Rue (ruta graveolens) is a hardy, perennial herb known for its strong, bitter flavor, silvery foliage, and medicinal uses
Once a staple in ancient herbalism, rue today is prized both for its ornamental value and its role in traditional remedies (with caution due to its potency).
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