Rue essential oil has a strong, bitter aroma. It
has a orangish yellow colour with medium consistency.
Origin
It originated in Europe.
Extraction
It is extracted
using steam distillation.
Chemical composition
2-nonanone, 2-nonyl acetate, 2-undecanone,
2-butanone, psoralen, bergaptene and xanthotoxin.
Therapeutic properties
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Uses
Rue essential oil can help with :
compression wounds
contusions
physical overexertion
varicose veins
hemorrhoids
strengthens the capillary veins
dental problems
skin care
itching skin
anal fissure
Precautions
Rue essential oil is considered toxic, an abortifacient, an
irritant to the mucus membranes, a neurotoxin and causes sun
sensitivity due to phototoxicity.
Blends with
Rue essential oil is not blended with other
essential oils.