Synonym(s)
Cross rue; Diamond; Garden rue (engl.); rue des jardins (frz.); Ruta graveolens L.; Wine rue
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Origin and distribution: mainly in the Mediterranean area. Garden plant, sometimes overgrown.
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Uses: Various species of the genus Ruta (family Rutaceae) have been used in medicine for centuries. The garden rue is used as a vein remedy, diuretic and gastrointestinal remedy.
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Allergological information: Contains various coumarin derivatives, e.g. rutarin and phototoxic psoralene (xanthotoxin and bergapten); furthermore the isoquinoline alkaloid Dictamine which also has a photosensitizing effect. Sensitizing potency: Apparently weak. Frequency of photosensitization: Rare.
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Clinical manifestation: Phototoxic dermatitis.
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Ruta graveolens is the parent plant of Rutae graveolentis Herba the official (DAC86), medically used garden herb. Rutae gravolentis Herba is the basic product of Oleum Rutae.
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- Schempp CM et al (1999) Dermatitis bullosa striata pratensis caused by Ruta gravolens L. (rue) Dermatologist 50: 432-434
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