Ruta
Common rue
Ruta, commonly known as Rue, is a perennial herb prized in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, this plant has historically been used to support digestive health, alleviate menstrual discomfort, and improve circulation. However, its high potency requires careful handling and expert guidance.
- Scientific name: Ruta
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Ruta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ruta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ruta, is referred to by several common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese as used in mainland China and Singapore, it is known as 芸香属 (zh-cn, zh-sg) or 芸香属 (zh-hans), while in Hong Kong, it is specifically called 芸香屬 (zh-hk). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan, it is identified as 芸香屬 (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 芸香属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 芸香屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 芸香屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 芸香属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 芸香属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 芸香屬 | Wikidata |
| es | Ruda | Wikidata |
| de | Rauten | Wikidata |
| ml | അരൂത | Wikidata |
| sv | Vinrutesläktet | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Austria and Belgium. Its range further extends through the central territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the plant is also well-established throughout Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Activities
Ruta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Emmenagogue.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emmenagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ruta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lung diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lung diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |