Description
Around 400 pillules in each 10g, amber glass bottle. Expiry date: 5 years.
🌿 What Ruta Graveolens Is All About (Rute Grav)
Ruta is made from the common rue plant — a tough, aromatic herb that’s been used for centuries to treat bruises and strains. In homeopathy, it’s your go-to when tissues have been pushed, pulled, or overworked beyond their comfort zone.
💪 Key Uses – What Ruta Treats
Think of Ruta as the “tendon and ligament repair crew.” It’s for:
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Sprains and strains — especially ankle, wrist, or knee injuries.
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Tendonitis — overuse of joints or repetitive strain injuries (RSI).
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Bruised bones or periosteum (the bone covering) — when Arnica helped a bit but the pain lingers deep in the bone.
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Eye strain — from too much screen time or reading in dim light.
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Back pain — from sitting too long or bending awkwardly (hello, desk jobs).
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Injuries after surgery — particularly to connective tissues.
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Joint stiffness — worse in cold, damp weather and after rest, better with movement.
😣 How the Pain Feels
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Feels bruised, sore, or aching — as if the part was beaten.
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The pain is deep and burning, especially where tendons attach to bones.
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Gets worse from cold, damp, lying on the affected side, or after overuse.
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Improves with gentle movement and warmth.
👁️ Eyes & Vision
Ruta is a classic for:
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Eyestrain from computer work, reading, or sewing.
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A sense that the eyes are tired, hot, or burning.
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Headaches that come after focusing too long on small print.
🧠 Mental & Emotional Picture
Ruta types tend to be:
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Perfectionists who overdo it and burn out.
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Irritable when things don’t go right.
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Discouraged if recovery is slow or if work feels endless.
💧 Modalities (What Makes It Better/Worse)
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Better: gentle motion, warmth, lying down, rubbing the sore part.
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Worse: cold, damp, rest after exertion, and strenuous use of joints or eyes.
⚖️ Potency & Dosing
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For acute injuries: Ruta 30C, every 2–3 hours initially, then less often as it improves.
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For chronic tendon or ligament issues: Ruta 6C or 30C once daily or every other day (depends on sensitivity).
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Topical: Ruta ointment or cream can be gently rubbed into the affected area (don’t use on broken skin).
