Rue oil is a volatile oil obtained from rue, Ruta graveolens (Rutaceae). Rue oil and infusions of rue were formerly used as antispasmodics and emmenagogues and are reported to have abortifacient properties. Rue is a photosensitiser and the oil is a powerful local irritant.

Homoeopathy.

Rue has been used in homoeopathic medicines under the following names: Ruta; Ruta gra. Ruta grav. Ruta graveolens.

Multi-ingredient: Arg.: Aulo Repelente De Piojos; Austral.: Joint & Muscle Cream; Singapore: Noricaven†.