Ruta graveolens
Rue
Key Characteristics
Bruised, sore, aching; injuries to periosteum, tendons; worse cold, lying; better warmth, motion; eye strain; backache; sprains; bones.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
30C to 200C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
200C monthly
Notes
Particularly useful for eye strain, tendon/ligament injuries, and bruised aching pains from overuse.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Nervous — overworked, strained
Materia Medica
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Irritable, restless, anxious. Mental depression. Memory weak. Aversion to company. Sensitive to noise. Hypochondriasis. Weeping. Worse from mental exertion. Despondency after overwork.
Headache with pressing pain. Worse from noise, motion. Vertigo on looking down. Scalp sensitive. Pain in temples. Head feels heavy. Worse from lying down. Headache from eye strain. Pain in occiput.
EYES — STRAIN, ACHING, BURNING; worse from reading, fine work, sewing. Photophobia. Spots before eyes. Pain extends to temples. Worse from looking intently. Weak eyes. Styes. Conjunctivitis from overuse.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Ruta graveolens.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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