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Ruta Graveolens

Ruta graveolens
RUTA · 16 entries across 16 books
Ruta Graveolens
PreparationTincture of whole fresh plant. Clarke
1X–6X, Ø
First to sixth potency. Locally, the tincture for ganglia and as a lotion for the eyesDose · Boericke

Reason for use

Common Rue . Tincture from the fresh herb gathered shortly before blooming.

Give general indications for Ruta.

Soreness and lameness as from a sprain or bruise. Rheumatism of wrists and ankles.

Give eye symptoms of Ruta.

It is useful for irritability of every tissue of the eye from overwork or from using eyes on fine work in poor light. The eyes burn, feel strained. Affections of the eyes from faulty refraction.

Complete text of the Ruta Graveolens entry in Dewey - Essentials of Homoeopathic Materia Medica; origin and preparation from Clarke. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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Simple remedy · Plant

16 entries across 16 books · abbreviations: RUTA · Family: Rutaceae

Remedies said to end or reduce the action of Ruta Graveolens, for example if it has caused an unwanted reaction. What is an antidote?

Antidoted byBothrops Lanceolatus ClarkeCamphora Clarke, Guernsey, HeringLedum Palustre Boericke

Remedies whose action Ruta Graveolens is said to end or reduce.

AntidotesCamphora BoerickeMercurius Solubilis Clarke, Hering, KentMitchella Repens TylerBryonia Alba HahnemannMalaria Officinalis Clarke

Entries

1 Boericke

RUTA GRAVEOLENS · William Boericke · 2,404 chars

2 Kent

Ruta Graveolens · James Tyler Kent · 8,911 chars

3 Clarke

Ruta · John Henry Clarke · 21,753 chars

4 Hering

Ruta Graveolens · Constantine Hering · 24,925 chars

5 Allen

Ruta Graveolens · Henry C. Allen · 1,780 chars

6 Nash

Ruta · E. B. Nash · 1,607 chars

7 Hering

RUTA GRAVEOLENS · Constantine Hering · 7,268 chars

12 Hahnemann

Ruta · Samuel Hahnemann · 27,595 chars

14 T. F. Allen

RUTA · Timothy Field Allen · 20,684 chars

15 Tyler

Ruta Graveolens · Margaret Lucy Tyler · 11,926 chars

16 Guernsey

RUTA GRAVEOLENS · Henry Newell Guernsey · 892 chars

17 Cowperthwaite

RUTA · Allen Corson Cowperthwaite · 3,253 chars

18 Dewey · shown above

Ruta Graveolens · Willis Alonzo Dewey · 446 chars

22 Roberts

Ruta graveolens · Herbert Alfred Roberts · 1,753 chars

23 T. F. Allen

RUTA · Timothy Field Allen · 4,011 chars

33 Gladstone Clarke

Ruta Graveolens · A. Gladstone Clarke · 688 chars

Relations (this remedy →)

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+19 moreMezereumNatrium CarbonicumNatrum MuriaticumNitricum AcidumOnosmodium VirginianumPet Mappa Graveolens Pipi Erva De PipiPhosphorusPhytolacca DecandraPodophyllinumPulsatilla PratensisPyrogeniumRatanhia PeruvianaRhus ToxicodendronSenegaSepia OfficinalisSilica MarinaSilicea TerraSulphurSymphytum Officinale
compatible 11Arnica MontanaCalcarea CarbonicaCausticumLycopodium ClavatumPhosphoricum AcidumPhosphorusPulsatilla PratensisSepia OfficinalisSulphurSulphuricum AcidumSymphytum Officinale
complementary 1Calcarea Phosphorica

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compatible 1Causticum
complementary 3Arnica MontanaCalcarea PhosphoricaCalendula Officinalis
follows well 3AluminaSulphuric AcidSulphuricum Acidum
similar 5AluminaAmmoniacum GummiAmmonium CarbonicumArnica MontanaArtemisia Vulgaris

Other remedies of the Rutaceae

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Research (15)

Papers in PubMed that mention this remedy together with homeopathy, newest first.

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  1. Cystic swelling and inflammation of MCL of knee joint managed with homeopathy; a case study with literature review and diagnostic pitfallsBhattacharya S, Goswami P · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2025 · Case Reports · doi
  2. Quantitative assessment of antioxidant potential of selected homeopathic preparations in clinical practiceKumar A, Prajapati S, Sharma M et al. · Drug metabolism and personalized therapy · 2023 · doi
  3. Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in Plantar Fasciitis: Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical TrialShahid S, Ghosh S, Chakraborty AS et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2022 · Randomized Controlled Trial · doi
  4. Treatment with Ruta graveolens 5CH and Rhus toxicodendron 9CH may reduce joint pain and stiffness linked to aromatase inhibitors in women with early breast cancer: results of a pilot observational studyKarp JC, Sanchez C, Guilbert P et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2016 · Observational Study · doi
  5. Homeopathic remedies with antineoplastic properties have immunomodulatory effects in experimental animalsRemya V, Kuttan G · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2015 · doi
  6. Evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of CAM therapies: an in vitro study in normal kidney cell linesArora S, Tandon C, Tandon S · TheScientificWorldJournal · 2014 · doi
  7. Open-label uncontrolled pilot study to evaluate complementary therapy with Ruta graveolens 9c in patients with advanced cancerFreyer G, You B, Villet S et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2014 · Clinical Trial · doi
  8. Anti-proliferative effects of homeopathic medicines on human kidney, colon and breast cancer cellsArora S, Aggarwal A, Singla P et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2013 · doi
  9. Identity and pharmacognosy of Ruta graveolens LinnKannan R, Babu UV · Ancient science of life · 2012 · doi
  10. Clastogenic potential of Ruta graveolens extract and a homeopathic preparation in mouse bone marrow cellsPreethi KC, Nair CK, Kuttan R · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2008
  11. Effect of homeopathy on analgesic intake following knee ligament reconstruction: a phase III monocentre randomized placebo controlled studyParis A, Gonnet N, Chaussard C et al. · British journal of clinical pharmacology · 2008 · Randomized Controlled Trial · doi
  12. Effect of homeopathic medicines on transplanted tumors in miceEs S, Kuttan G, Kc P et al. · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2007
  13. Anti-tumour activity of Ruta graveolens extractPreethi KC, Kuttan G, Kuttan R · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2006
  14. Ruta 6 selectively induces cell death in brain cancer cells but proliferation in normal peripheral blood lymphocytes: A novel treatment for human brain cancerPathak S, Multani AS, Banerji P et al. · International journal of oncology · 2003
  15. Intracranial cysticercosis: an effective treatment with alternative medicinesBanerji P, Banerji P · In vivo (Athens, Greece) · 2001 · Clinical Trial

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Clinical (Clarke)

AmblyopiaAnus, prolapse ofBone, bruised; pains inBruisesBursitisCartilages, bruises of; pains inChest, sternum, pains inConstipationDislocationsDyspepsiaEnuresisEpistaxisExostosisEyes, sight weak; pains inFacial, paralysis, from coldFeversFracturesGanglionHaemorrhagesHands, pains inParalysisPerichondritisPeriostitisRectum, affections of; prolapse ofRestlessnessRheumatism SciaticaSpleen, affections ofSprainStammeringTongue, cramp in; swelling ofUrination, difficulty ofVaricoceleVeins, swollen; varicoseWarts

Indicated for (Boger)

AchingAsthenopiaBones, brittleBones, torn loose, flesh [[as if]]Bones, walk, mustBowels, cancerCartilageCoccyxDislocated, easily, etcDistensionDistortionsEdge, on an [[agg.]]Foot, archesFoot, hard floor, aggFoot, heavyGnawing, burningHeat, pungent, glowingHiccough, vomiting, withHips, bruisedHurt, fears beingInjuries, bones or cartilageInjuries, crushingLiver, abscessLumbar back, breaking, as ifNails, splittingNodesNose, foreign body, plug, etc., in [[as of]]Palms, nodesRectum, labor, afterRectum, prolapsedRectum, stooping [[agg.]]Rising, efforts atRoughSciatic nerve, deep painScreams, touch, onSpleenTaste, woodyThighs, bone painsThighs, broken [[as if]]Vision, red