Evidence supporting the use of: Rue
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Rue (Ruta graveolens) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including infections and inflammatory conditions. In European folk medicine, rue was sometimes employed as a remedy for “blood poisoning,” a historical term that often referred to sepsis or systemic infections. The use of rue for this purpose was based on its perceived “purifying” and antimicrobial properties, as well as its general reputation as a medicinal herb for cleansing the blood and treating fevers.

However, there is minimal scientific evidence to support the efficacy of rue for treating actual blood poisoning or sepsis. Modern phytochemical studies have shown that rue contains compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and essential oils, some of which exhibit weak antimicrobial activity [1]. Despite these findings, there are no clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies demonstrating that rue is effective or safe for treating systemic infections in humans. Due to its potential toxicity and side effects (such as photosensitization and gastrointestinal irritation), rue is not recommended in modern medical practice for this indication.

In summary, the use of rue for blood poisoning is primarily supported by traditional practices rather than scientific validation.

[1] References: Duke, J.A. (2002). "Handbook of Medicinal Herbs", 2nd edition; Barnes, J., Anderson, L.A., & Phillipson, J.D. (2007). "Herbal Medicines", 3rd edition.

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