Ruta graveolens is a homeopathic remedy whose strain comes from a plant: the Rue Officinale. It is a shrub that belongs to the Rutaceae family that is barely 1 meter high and bears sparsely branched stems and pale green leaves. The latter have many translucent points which are glands containing essential oil. It has a bitter taste and is very toxic. In addition, the plant has a foul and unpleasant smell.
Presentation of the remedy
The mother tincture to prepare Ruta graveolens comes from the flowers that are harvested before flowering. Pharmacologically, this remedy contains flavonoids and alkaloids. The essential oil has spasmolytic and antihelminthic properties to relieve muscle and joint pain. In traditional medicine, it is used in combination with other plants such as eucalyptus or sage to relieve spasms and regulate menstruation.
Rheumatology
Ruta graveolens is prescribed in rheumatology to relieve joint pain. It also helps relieve tendonitis, periarthritis, low back pain and pubalgia. Ruta graveolens is also effective in eliminating the feeling of heaviness as well as the pain that occurs after exercise.
Traumatology
Ruta graveolens is used in traumatology to treat sprains and pain occurring following the reduction of a dislocation. It can be prescribed to treat tendonitis of the Achilles tendon. It reduces pain when falling on the coccyx or sacrum. Finally, ik can be used to treat bruises in athletes who perform repetitive movements.
Ophthalmology
Ruta graveolens is also indicated for the treatment of ophthalmological disorders. It relieves accommodation disorders caused by visual fatigue. It is also prescribed in case of eye overuse accompanied by pain caused by visual effort. Finally, it is used in case of tearing in the open air, decreased vision after prolonged reading and spasms of the lower eyelid.
Recommended dosages in rheumatology
To treat tendonitis, 5 granules of Ruta graveolens 5 CH should be taken twice a day for 15 days. In the case of periarthritis, it will be advisable to follow the same treatment, but take care to continue it for two months. To relieve pubalgia, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Ruta graveolens 5 CH as well as 5 granules of Calcarea phosphorica 5 CH twice a day for ten days. Finally, in the case of low back pain, it will be necessary to turn to a health professional so that he or she can determine the most appropriate dosage and duration of treatment.
Recommended dosages in traumatology
In the event of a sprain, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Ruta graveolens 5 CH three times a day for the duration of the rehabilitation in order to optimize the treatment put in place. In the event of a dislocation, it will be advisable to turn to a health professional so that he or she can determine the most appropriate dosage and duration of treatment.
Recommended dosage in ophthalmology
In case of asthenopia (eye fatigue), it is advisable to take 5 granules of Ruta graveolens 5 CH per day for 1 month. This remedy can be combined with Jaborandi 5 CH for individuals who use their eyes intensively while constantly working on a computer or sewing. It should be noted that the dosage is then the same.
