SYRIAN RUE

Name: Syrian Rue
botanical name: Peganum harmala
Arabic name: harmal

Also known as African rue, Wild rue, Esfand,Harmala ,Ushba,Spiegelkraut. The root is harvested in the fall, dried, and used in various preparations, including teas, tinctures, and powders. Syrian Rue is widely used in oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurvedic medicine more then 1000 years.The root of Syrian rue (Peganum harmala) is a valuable part of the plant, with several uses:

1. Medicinal properties Syrian rue can increase a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. Some medications that are used for glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other conditions, also increase acetylcholine levels.
2. Dye: Syrian rue seeds, roots, and foliage have been utilized for centuries to produce a red dye for coloring traditional rugs, tattoos, and furniture.
3. In Traditional Medicines: Syrian Rue is mainly used in traditional medicines including oriental, Chinese Kampo and Ayurveda medicine more than 1000 years.