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type genus of the Rutaceae; strong-scented Eurasian herbs

Rue, the leaves of Ruta graveolens or garden rue; carminative and emmenagogue in doses of gr. 15-30 (1.0-2.0), and applied externally as a rubefacient.

Alterative and emmenagogue; see Rue.

Ord. Rutaceae. Sex. Syst. Decandria Monogynia. The plant has a strong, ungrateful odour, and bitter pungent taste. It is acrid, so as to blister the skin. Its properties are reputed to be tonic, stimulant, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue. The leaves are officinal-Ruta. (Ph. U. S.)

L. for Rue.

Rue.

R. graveolens.