Rue Leaves & Stems

Rue (Ruta graveolens) offers a bold, bitter, citrus-herbal aroma. Traditionally used in very small amounts due to strong taste. Aroma: bitter, citrusy, sharp. Brewing: ¼–½ tsp per 250 ml; steep 4–5 min at 90°C. Ruta graveolens, historically cultivated in the Mediterranean as a sacred, protective, and medicinal herb. Used for digestive tonics, purification rituals, and topical applications. Bitter herbal blends, incense, botanical sprays, and home remedies.