Indications and contraindications for the use of fragrant rue
Fragrant rue is a shrub with a pungent odor. Medicine is one of the areas where the use of fragrant rue is inevitable. For more than one century, the plant has been actively used in folk medicine as a remedy for many diseases. It has antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, diuretic, hemostatic properties. In addition to medicine, rue is also used in cooking.
Appearance
The sepals are triangular in shape, and can reach a length of 2.5 mm. Ruta petals are boat-shaped, yellow-colored, about 5–8 mm long. The fruits of the plant have the appearance of a four or five-celled capsule, and grow up to 7 mm long. In such a box, black seeds are stored, with a lateral embryo and endosperm.
Chemical composition
The fragrant rue contains a large number of chemicals, and 50% of these substances are hazardous to health.
The chemical composition of the odorous rue contains the following components:
- alkaloids;
- essential oil of rue;
- flavocolrutin;
- furocoumarin;
- xanthoxin;
- rutin;
- coumarin;
- umbelliferone;
- bergalten;
- quercetin.
The chemical composition of the plant also contains malic acid and valerian acid. Thanks to such a rich chemical composition, you can enrich the body with vitamin C by using tinctures from rue.
The rue contains an essential oil that is poisonous. Excessive use of it can lead to undesirable consequences.
Contraindications
Ruta is a plant rich in medicinal properties. But like any other drug, it has its own contraindications. If the dosage is incorrect, the odorous rue has a detrimental effect on the mucous membranes of the human digestive tract, provokes swelling of the tongue and larynx. An overdose of fragrant rue is accompanied by severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting. If poisoning with rue occurs, it is necessary to rinse the stomach as soon as possible, otherwise it will malfunction the liver and kidneys. The main categories for which fragrant rue is contraindicated are women in position and children.
The use of fragrant rue is contraindicated for such violations:
- bleeding in the uterus;
- during menstruation;
- hyperacid gastritis;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
- diseases of the colon mucosa;
- disturbances in the balance of acidity in the body;
- low blood pressure.
In addition to all the healing properties, rue has the same list of contraindications. It is in this regard that the fragrant rue is not recommended to be used without a doctor's prescription.
The use of fragrant rue in traditional medicine
Fragrant rue has a lot of healing properties. Due to the presence of essential oil and rutin in its composition, the plant is a good way to reduce pressure and strengthen capillaries.Also, the use of medicinal rue prevents convulsions, accelerates the process of filtering blood by the kidneys, restores blood, provokes uterine contractions and increases appetite. In addition, coumarin, present in the chemical composition of rue, increases the sensitivity of the skin to the effects of ultraviolet rays.
Fragrant rue has a healing effect in such violations:
- disorders of the nervous system;
- atherosclerosis;
- menopause or bouncing cycle;
- severe pain in the head;
- epilepsy;
- impotence;
- rheumatism;
- joint diseases;
- refractive errors of the eye;
- stomach ache;
- helps to strengthen the capillaries;
- scrofula;
- rickets;
- helps with the bites of poisonous insects;
- helps to reduce pressure;
- with bruises and wounds with bruises;
- with general malaise of the body;
- fungal skin diseases and abscesses;
- inflammation of the eyelids and skin rashes.
Ruta strengthens the body and nourishes it with vitamin C, tones it up and relaxes smooth muscles.
Cooking applications
In addition to traditional medicine, fragrant rue is actively used in the culinary field:
- Ruta is used as a condiment for a variety of dishes, such as salads or other vegetable-based dishes.
- Goes well with stew flavor mutton.
- Ruta is used as a vinegar flavoring agent.
- Fragrant rue is added to tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and into other products when preserved.
- The plant is used in small quantities in the preparation of vegetable or berry drinks.
- Sometimes rue is used in the preparation of cottage cheese and cheese.
In addition, rue goes well with some spices like thyme, rosemary, garlic, marjoram, cumin and sage. Do not forget that during heat treatment, the rue loses all its beneficial properties, and the aroma is significantly dulled. In this regard, fragrant rue is added to dishes immediately a few minutes before they are ready.
How to prepare fragrant rue
It is necessary to harvest fragrant rue during the most active flowering. When harvesting the plant, it is necessary to take precautions in the form of rubber gloves, as the juice of the rue can cause burns in the form of watery blisters and swelling. Special care should be taken by people with allergies to anything. This is due to the fact that the juice of the rue can aggravate it.
The tops of the shrub are cut off, thoroughly washed with water and dried. The place for drying the rue should be dark, without access to sunlight. Care must be taken to ensure that the plant receives as much fresh air as possible. An attic would be ideal. Ruta can be dried in an unnatural way, but it is imperative to control the temperature: it should not exceed 40 ° C. Dried rue can be stored in a tightly closed, dark and cool place.
The shelf life of fragrant rue is up to one year, provided that the plant has been stored in suitable conditions.
Ruta herb has many medicinal properties, but you should not get carried away with its use without a doctor's prescription. In large doses, the plant can harm the body.