Arruda
Ruta chalepensis
Informação Básica
- Família:
- Rutaceae
- Categoria:
- Aromática
- Estado:
- Least Concern
- Floração:
- April - June
Descrição
A strongly scented herb with blue-green divided leaves. Traditionally used in folk medicine and believed to ward off evil spirits.
Habitat
Rocky slopes, walls, disturbed areas
Características
- height:
- 30-80 cm
- flower Color:
- Yellow
- leaf Type:
- Blue-green, divided, aromatic
- growth Form:
- Subshrub
🌿 Usos Medicinais
Historically used for menstrual disorders, digestive complaints, and as an antispasmodic. Applied externally for rheumatism and skin conditions. Still used in some traditional remedies.
⚠️ TOXIC - can cause severe skin reactions in sunlight (phototoxicity). Never use during pregnancy. Internal use not recommended without professional guidance.