Rue or rue herb is one of the herbs that some people are interested in in our Arab world, in order to obtain its potential benefits for the body, and its use is spread in some countries, especially Iran and the Middle East, through the use of different parts of this herb, and we will learn more if it has potential benefits or harms .

What is the herb rue (rue)?

The rue herb (in English Rue) is also known as rue (scientific name Peganum harmala), is a tree whose homeland is the Mediterranean, and has white flowers, and spreads in North Africa and the Middle East, and some may use it for other non-medical things, that is, according to other personal beliefs , But we will talk about the therapeutic part and its potential benefits.

Rue herb benefits

The potential benefits of the herb come from some of the chemicals in it known as beta-carboline, including hermalin and harmin, and it is believed that these elements are the reason for its potential benefits, as the herb can have various beneficial effects with regard to heart health, digestive and nervous system and other features, and we will learn about The features of this herb in more detail.

Rue herb for the heart

It is believed that the herb can benefit the heart, because it can be used in the treatment of high pressure, as well as promoting heart health by increasing the force of heart contraction and lowering systemic arterial blood pressure, among other factors affecting heart health.

Promote the health of the nervous system

This herb can have an effect on the health of the central and peripheral nervous system, so in traditional medicine it is used in the treatment of some diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, and it is also believed that due to the compounds of this plant, it can have a psychological effect, such as an antidepressant effect.

Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal

Some studies have shown the possibility that the rue herb has advantages that make it antibacterial and antiparasitic, and it may also have advantages in the treatment of tapeworm infections that affect animals and humans through the use of dried seeds, the rue herb may also have an effect similar to the effect of insecticides, it can stop Larval growth of some insects.

But we emphasize not to resort to this herb for treatment on your own to treat any fungi or worms.

for diabetes

In folk medicine, there are those who use the rue herb in order to treat diabetes, due to the harmine contained in the herb, which has an antidiabetic effect, but nevertheless, the herb should not be used as a treatment for diabetes without consulting a doctor.

Damage to the rue herb

It is true that there are different potential benefits of this herb, but there are still some reports of poisoning cases as a result of its use, whether for animals or humans, and some other harms can result from the use of this herb, such as:

• A slight decrease in movement.
• jerk in the body;
• heart disorder;
• Reduction of Blood pressure.
• vomiting;
• Visual hallucinations.
• A slight increase in body temperature.

Also, beware of high doses of this plant, which can result in more serious damage to the body, such as:

• Liver degeneration.
• paralysis
• Exposure to convulsions.
• The appearance of digestive disorders.

In the end, we confirm and warn against using this plant without medical advice, or using it as a treatment for any disease condition and stopping the treatments prescribed by the doctor for you, and we wish you health and wellness always.