Thursday, August 4, 2011

Rue an ancient healer

Little shrub with big healing potential

Amplify’d from www.altmeds.com

Rue


 

Rue, a strong-smelling evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region, also is cultivated in Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. Because rue can be highly toxic and a skin irritant, it should only be used under the guidance of a health care professional. Rue is available as crude herb, capsules, extracts, and creams made of the leaves and roots. Rue has been used to promote lactation in breastfeeding mothers, but also to bring about menstruation and even induce abortion. It also is sometimes recommended as an herbal treatment for:

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