Re: Re:Did you know about these? RUE

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So have you done a cleanse yet???? There are several in the files... Rue Parts Used and Constituents---The whole herb is used, the drug consisting of both the fresh and the dried herb. The tops of the young shoots contain the greatest virtues of any part of the plant. The shoots are gathered before the plant flowers. The volatile oil is contained in glands distributed over the whole plant and contains caprinic, plagonic, caprylic and oenanthylic acids - also a yellow crystalline body, called rutin. Oil of Rue is distilled from the fresh herb. Water serves to extract the virtues of the plant better than spirits of wine. Decoctions and infusions are usually made from the fresh plant, or the oil may be given in a dose of from 1 to 5 drops. The dried herb - which is a greyish green - has similar taste and odour, but is less powerful. It is used,

powdered, for making tea. [Top] ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Strongly stimulating and antispasmodic - often employed, in form of a warm infusion, as an emmenagogue. In excessive doses, it is an acro-narcotic poison, and on account of its emetic tendencies should not be administered immediately after eating. It forms a useful medicine in hysterical affections, in coughs, croupy affections, colic and flatulence, being a mild stomachic. The oil may be given on sugar, or in hot water. Externally, Rue is an active irritant, being employed as a rubefacient. If bruised and applied, the leaves will ease the severe pain of sciatica. The expressed juice, in small quantities, was a noted remedy for nervous nightmare, and the fresh leaves applied to the temples are said to relieve headache. Compresses saturated with a strong decoction of the plant, when

applied to the chest, have been used beneficially for chronic bronchitis. If a leaf or two be chewed, a refreshing aromatic flavour will pervade the mouth and any nervous headache, giddiness, hysterical spasm, or palpitation will be quickly relieved. ---Preparations and Dosages---Powdered herb, 15 to 30 grains. Fluid extract, 1/2 to 1 drachm. OR HOW MUCH TO TAKE Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 - 2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 - 15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.Tincture: take 1 - 4 ml of the tincture three times a day. RUE VINEGAR FOR THE BATH 1 cup tightly packed fresh rue leaves 1 cup tightly packed fresh sage leaves 2 slices fresh ginger root, or 1 tsp. ginger powder 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups water In a small saucepan, bring the water and the vinegar to a rapid boil, and throw in the herbs and the ginger. Allow to boil up once, then remove from the heat and steep overnight. Strain, then bottle. Use 1 cupful for a tub of bath water.dianagia <babygirl.di@...> wrote: i have a rue plant...quite large now. i have arthritis, diabetes II, and sciatica. so, how can i prepare the rue? also, my doctor said i either have surgery (which i refused) or a cleanse (at least), and that was the source of all of my other problems and that if i would get rid of the gallstones and sludge, that the other conditions would improve. i so welcome all of your help.

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