Evidence supporting the use of: Rue
For the health condition: Menopause

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and the Mediterranean region. Historically, rue has been employed for a variety of gynecological complaints, including menstrual irregularities and symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and mood disturbances. Its use in these contexts is largely based on folk medicine and traditional herbal texts rather than modern clinical studies. The plant was believed to have emmenagogue properties (stimulating menstrual flow), and thus was sometimes recommended for women experiencing menopausal symptoms related to hormonal changes. However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence from clinical trials or pharmacological studies to confirm efficacy or safety for this application. Most modern herbal references do not list rue as a standard therapy for menopause, and its use is limited due to concerns about toxicity, particularly at higher doses. Therefore, while there is a traditional precedent for using rue in menopause, this is not supported by significant scientific validation, and evidence for its effectiveness is weak. Caution is advised due to potential adverse effects.

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