Classifications: Antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, sedative, stimulant, stomachic.

Parts Used: Flowering tops.

Historical Uses:
Rue has been used as an insect repellents and in folk medicine as an antispasmodic, a sedative, and to stimulate the onset of menses.
Rue is said to strengthen eye muscles and improve vision.
In New Mexico, Rue has traditionally been employed to treat ailments such as muscle stiffness and pains, dizziness and headache, tightness in the stomach and for problems of the inner ear.
It has also served in cases of glandular enlargements, sprains, aching tendons, tennis elbows, damage joints, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Externally, Rue has served in cases of rheumatism, gout, and sciatica. It is reputed useful in cases of whooping cough and croupy affections.

Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy or in cases of uterine bleeding, painful and excessive menstrual bleeding, stomach hyperacidity and low blood pressure.

Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive use.

Dosage: 5 to 20 drops in water or juice before meals.
For falling sickness, 40 drops in water or juice before meals.
For whooping cough in children, 1 to 5 drops in water or juice every hour while awake.
Externally, rub as needed.