Rue tea – What is it for, benefits and how to make it!

Rue tea provides anti-bacterial properties that kill and prevent bacterial infections, it is easily found in markets, fairs. In addition, rue is a plant full of nutrients that are very important for our health.

The plant is usually branched from the base and is short in stature. Its structure is also endowed with a woody stem and fleshy leaves. The rue flowers are small and yellow in color while the fruit has a capsule shape. It is easily found in markets, fairs and stores specializing in the sale of natural products.

Properties:

Rue has in its composition essential oil, flavonoids , methylnocylketone, furacumarines, alkaloids, tannins and rutin, the latter being its most important substance. Rue tea has the following medicinal properties: abortifacient, astringent, analgesic, anti-asthmatic, anti-epileptic, antispasmodic, anthelmintic, anti-hemorrhagic, anti-hysterical, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, anti-tetanic, aperitif, aromatic, soothing, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, stimulant, narcotic, febrifuge, nerve fortification, repellent, sudorific, circulation tonic, tranquilizer, vermicide.

What is it for:

Rue serves to strengthen blood vessels, being great in the treatment of varicose veins. In addition, it is a powerful insecticide and vermifuge, fighting lice, fleas, scabies and worms. It also helps to treat rheumatic pain, increases menstruation, headache, ulcers, helps in the treatment of cysts. The properties of rue include its analgesic, anti-asthmatic, anti-epileptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, soothing, febrifuge, vermifuge and fortifying action.

Now that you know some of the main benefits of rue tea, check out a video to deepen your knowledge on the subject:

Benefits of rue tea:

1. Improves sleep quality:

For those who are “lit up” at night and cannot sleep, making it difficult for them to rest and recover energy to perform the following day’s tasks, rue tea can also help. Yes,  rue tea has calming properties, which can reduce restlessness at bedtime and make it easier to fall asleep.

2. Excellent routine source:

Rutin, a substance also known as vitamin P, is present in rue tea . It increases the resistance of blood vessels and improves the absorption of Vitamin C, a nutrient that is also found in the plant. Vitamin C works to improve immunity and is important for the protection of cells, absorption of iron by the body, production of collagen that constitutes the mucous membranes, skins and bones and for the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts on mood, stress. and pain.

3. Acts as an anti-inflammatory:

Rue  tea can reduce the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. A cup or two of rue tea every day reduces pain and inflammation in joints and eases stiff muscles. Talk to your doctor before using rue tea as an arthritis remedy. The rue leaves are dried and soaked in hot water to prepare rue tea .

4. Anti-bacterial:

Rue  tea provides anti-bacterial properties that kill and prevent bacterial infections. Prepare as a tea to obtain these medicinal properties. Rue  tea can help get rid of food poisoning, salmonella, and bacterial infections in the intestines, urinary tract, and colon.

Recipe for c ha of rue:

Ingredients:

– A dessert spoon full of rue leaves;
– Boiling water.

Way of doing:

1. Put the leaves in a teacup;
2. Add the boiling water and cover the cup;
3. Allow to cool until it reaches a temperature suitable for drinking.
4. Strain the tea and it is ready to use.

Side effects:

It is worth considering that the continuous use of tea can bring risks of liver and kidney problems; nor should it be consumed by children under six years of age or by pregnant women.