Eritrean Rue vs Peony and Licorice Combo

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Eritrean Rue

Ruta chalepensis

Hormonal

Paeonia lactiflora + Glycyrrhiza

Hormonal

Eritrean Rue

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Peony and Licorice Combo

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sacred plant of Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christians used medicinally as antispasmodic and abortifacient herb.

Classical TCM formula for PCOS, high androgens, and muscle cramping.

Active Compounds

rutin, chalepensin, graveolinine, alkaloids

Paeoniflorin, Glycyrrhizin, Albiflorin, Liquiritigenin

Traditional Uses

treatment of menstrual disorders, antispasmodic for stomach cramps, ceremonial use in Orthodox churches

PCOS treatment, High androgen levels, Muscle cramping, Menstrual pain

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, emmenagogue, antimicrobial

Anti-androgen research, PCOS studies, Aromatase modulation

Adult Dosage

1-2g dried herb as tea; very small doses only

15-30g combined herbs in decoction daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - strongly abortifacient, liver disease, kidney disease

Hypertension (due to licorice), Hypokalemia, Pregnancy

Side Effects

severe uterine contractions, hepatotoxicity

Water retention, Elevated blood pressure from licorice, Digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E