Evidence supporting the use of: Rue
For the health condition: Migraine
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Rue (Ruta graveolens) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. Historically, rue was believed to have properties that could relieve headaches, including migraines. The traditional use often involved rue extracts or teas, and it was sometimes included in herbal mixtures aimed at reducing pain or inflammation. Despite these historical applications, there is very little scientific evidence supporting rue's efficacy for migraine treatment. Modern pharmacological studies on rue are sparse, and those that exist primarily focus on its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, or antimicrobial properties rather than specific effects on migraines. Furthermore, rue contains alkaloids and essential oils that can be toxic in high doses, raising safety concerns. Thus, while its use for migraine is supported by tradition, there is minimal scientific validation, and any potential benefit remains anecdotal and unproven by rigorous clinical research. Anyone considering rue for migraines should exercise caution and consult a healthcare professional, given its potential side effects and lack of robust evidence.
Other ingredients used for Migraine
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
ashwagandha
bergamot
beta caryophyllene
black tea
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
Chinese salvia root
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
feverfew
fish oil
ginger
ginkgo biloba
gooseberry
gotu kola
kudzu
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lavender
luteolin
magnesium
melatonin
moringa
niacin (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
peppermint oil
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
purple butterbur root
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
almond fruit
ubiquinol
valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
zinc
atractylodes
blackboard tree
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
chrysanthemum
soursop
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
Apple Cider Vinegar
Albizia
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Acetylsalicylic acid
Atractylone
Betony
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blepharis
Balsam
Banyan
Brahmi
Butterbur
Bifidobacteria
Black Hellebore
Chinese Silkvine
Crocin
Creatine
Cannabidiol
Corydalis
Carthamus
cola nut
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Danshen
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Folic Acid
Flavin mononucleotide
Ficus religiosa
Fish
Flavanones
Ficus simplicissima
Frankincense
Goldthread
Gelsemium
Ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
Hellebore
iridoids
Ketone Salts
Kuding tea
Little ironweed
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Other health conditions supported by Rue
Abdominal PainAfterbirth Pain
Amenorrhea
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Herpes
Indigestion
Infection
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Lice
Menopause
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting