Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue, is native to the coastal regions of the Mediterranean, stretching from southern Europe to the Middle East. It likely originated in the Balkan Peninsula and, over time, spread widely throughout the ancient world. Valued for both...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
In Malta Rue was used externally only As a compress or oil Fejġel is traditionally used to relieve rheumatic pain, joint discomfort (such as in growth spurts), sprains, and bruises, particularly when swelling is present. It can be applied either fresh or boiled, then...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Wall rue (Ruta chalepensis), known in Maltese as fejġel, is a perennial evergreen shrub traditionally valued for its leaves. It is easily recognised by its yellow flowers and its very strong, distinctive smell, which becomes particularly noticeable when the plant is...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
One of the most fascinating – and important – features of rue is that some of its natural compounds can change the way our skin reacts to sunlight. Rue contains furanocoumarins, including compounds such as psoralen, bergapten and xanthotoxin. These substances can...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 25, 2026
Rue presents a very different scientific picture from herbs such as peppermint or lavender: there is currently very little robust human clinical evidence supporting its medicinal use. Laboratory and animal research has identified many interesting effects. Rue extracts...
