Common rue (Ruta / Sedef)

Traditionally used

⚠ Contraindicated in pregnancy (abortive at any dose). Causes severe photosensitization — avoid sun exposure. Toxic in excess — do not exceed traditional recipe quantities. Not for children. Small quantities of fresh leaf as a traditional digestive bitter and antispasmodic. Topical use only with strict sun avoidance.

On the Adriatic shore

⚠ Kontraindicirano u trudnoći (abortivno u svakoj dozi). Uzrokuje tešku fotosenzibilizaciju — izbjegavati sunce. Otrovno u suvišku — ne prekoračivati tradicionalne količine. Nije za djecu. Male količine svježeg lista kao tradicionalni digestivni biter i antispazmodičko sredstvo; lokalna primjena uz strogo izbjegavanje sunca.

In three languages

Français — ⚠ Contre-indiqué pendant la grossesse (abortif à toute dose). Photosensibilisation sévère — éviter le soleil. Toxique en excès — ne pas dépasser les quantités traditionnelles. Déconseillé aux enfants. Petites quantités de feuilles fraîches comme amer digestif traditionnel et antispasmodique. Usage topique uniquement avec évitement strict du soleil.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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