The gourmet Apicius installed the information that rue was widely used in European cuisine in ancient times and, specifically, in many Ancient Roman recipes.
Today rue continues to be the protagonist of North African meals, but its use in popular cuisine is much less than hundreds of years ago.
One of the recipes that still survives, however, and he rue tea.
Rue stands out for its properties and its active ingredients. Its leaves contain very important essential oils. Sure: consuming it can make us suffer Side effects, Therefore, before ingesting it, you should consult a professional..
Rue was consumed in Ancient Rome. Shutterstock photo illustration.Rue tea
Drinking rue tea can be beneficial in several ways. You simply need to tolerate its particular and incisive flavour, seek advice from a professional and not do it in large quantities.
Rue tea is an excellent relaxant for reducing anxiety and controlling nervous states: Shutterstock photo illustration.To prepare rue tea you first need to add a cup of water to a pot. Then you need to pour in a teaspoon of rue and keep the heat on until it boils.
Then you need to turn off the heat, cover the pan for 10 minutes and let it rest for another 5-10 minutes. Finally filter and drink the tea hot or cold.
The most important virtues of rue tea concern the fact that it improves our circulation. Tones the arteries and normalizes blood flow.
Rue is said to be used for coughs, flu, stomach pain, anxiety, menstrual pain and insomnia.It also has a sedative and stimulating effect on biliary function, especially if ingested in the form of an infusion.
Contraindications
Being a very strong plant, rue can be toxic if you drink it in large quantities. That’s why you need to know how to apply it. It should be consumed from fresh, not dried leaves.
And it’s important to communicate this Pregnant women should not consume it because it can be abortive. It is a risk for both the embryo and the mother. It is also not recommended during breastfeeding and in children under 6 years of age.
To prepare the herbal tea you need two teaspoons of rue leaves (it can also contain dried flowers) and a cup of water.People with Crohn’s disease, gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcers, kidney or liver problems They shouldn’t take it either.
In some cases, after consumption, it can be produced as a tea vomiting, fever, headache, dizziness or drowsiness. In men, their sexual urges decrease significantly.
Another thing you need to be careful about is touching it on very hot days, as it will cause dermatitis – activated by the Sun – which will manifest itself through hives and bites. It is advisable to handle it with gloves and avoid direct contact with the skin if it is collected for consumption.
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