Description
Rue herb
Magic: Guards against negative energies and gets things moving in a positive direction. Often used in consecration rituals. Ancient Celts considered Rue an anti-magical herb, which is a defence against spells and dark magic. Protection, consecration, blessing, healing, purify, breaks curses. Used on altar for blessing, purifying, cleansing, consecration, protection, banishing, releasing, exorcism, inspiration, wisdom. Avoid when pregnant
How to use magickal herbs:
- Burn over charcoal to add to your rituals.
- Place on altar with your candle.
- Roll candle on herbs and burn candle.
- Add to altar.
- Add to sacred baths and natural beauty products.
- Sew into charms, spell bags, dream pillows, and sachets.
- Offer to deities, spirits and Fae.
- Create your own elixirs and blends.
Medicinal: Infuse to bathe tired eyes. It is taken warm to bring on menstruation. The infusion benefits coughs, cramp, and colic. The leaves are used in poultices and salves to relieve sciatica, gout, and rheumatic pains. The fresh leaves are placed on the temples to relieve headache. Rue is a stimulant and abortifacient and strengthens capillaries. Its antispasmodic action treats high blood pressure, epilepsy and colic. CAUTION: This is a strong herb. Use in dosages only as indicated. Overdose will lead to vomiting. Do not use when pregnant or when trying to get pregnant.
Medicinal Preparation:
- Herbal leaves or flowers: 1 tsp per cup of boiling water. Allow to infuse for 10 min. Strain and drink.
- Herbal powders: 1 tsp per cup of boiling water
- Seeds, bark, roots, stems, berries: 20 gr per 500ml of boiling water. Strain and drink.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that this information is provided solely for informational purposes only. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to using any herbs or treatments made from herbs.
