Garden rue

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Cross rue; Diamond; Garden rue (engl.); rue des jardins (frz.); Ruta graveolens L.; Wine rue

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OccurrenceThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Schempp CM et al (1999) Dermatitis bullosa striata pratensis caused by Ruta gravolens L. (rue) Dermatologist 50: 432-434

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles