Rue Herb vs Dashamula Indian

Ancient Mediterranean herb used since Greek and Roman times for toxin antidote, eye health, arthritis, and as an emmenagogue. Toxic in overdose and phototoxic.

Ayurvedic ten-root formula for inflammation, pain, and Vata disorders.

rutin, graveoline, chalepensin, bergapten

Multiple alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins from 10 roots

Antidote for poisons in ancient medicine, Eye strengthening, Arthritis treatment, Emmenagogue for delayed menses

Arthritis, Back pain, Sciatica, Post-partum recovery, Inflammation

Capillary strengthening via rutin, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Emmenagogue

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Vata-pacifying, Post-partum tonic

0.5-1g herb equivalent; very small doses only; use caution

3-6g powder decoction or 500mg extract 2-3x daily

Pregnancy (abortifacient), Phototoxicity — sun exposure after contact, Kidney and liver disease

Pregnancy (some individual herbs), Pitta excess

Phototoxic skin burns, Hepatotoxicity, GI bleeding at high doses

GI upset, Drowsiness