Ruta

Ruta Graveolens suites for Scrofulous exostosis; bruises and other mechanical injuries of bones and periosteum; sprains; periostitis; erysipelas; fractures, and especially dislocations ( Symphytum ).

Bruised lame sensation all over, as after a fall or blow; worse in limbs and joints ( Arnica ).

All parts of the body upon which he lies are painful, as if bruised ( Baptisia , Pyrogen ).

Restless, turns and changes position frequently when lying ( Rhus ).

Ruta Graveolens has Lameness after sprains, especially of wrists and ankles (chronic sprains, Bovista , Stron. ).

Phthisis after mechanical injuries to chest ( Millefolium ).

Aching in and over eyes, with blurred vision, as if they had been strained.

After using eyes at fine work, watchmaking, engraving ( Natrum mur. ); looking intently ( Sen. ).

Amblyopia or asthenopia from over-exertion of eyes or anomalies of refraction; from over-use in bad light; fine sewing, over-reading at night; misty, dim vision, with complete obscuration at a distance.

Eyes burn, ache, feel strained; hot, like balls of fire; spasms of lower lids.

Constipation; from inactivity, or impaction following mechanical injuries ( Arnica ).

Ruta Graveolens has Prolapse of rectum, immediately on attempting a passage; from the slightest stooping; after confinement; frequent unsuccessful urging.

Pressure on the bladder as if constantly full; continues after urinating; could hardly retain urine on account of urging, yet if not attended to it was difficult afterwards to void it; scanty green urine; involuntary.

Ruta Graveolens Warts; with sore pains; flat, smooth on palms of hands ( Natrum carb. , Natrum mur. – on back of hands, Dulcamara ).

Backache, relieved by lying on the back.

Ruta Graveolens Relations. – Compare: Arnica , Argentum nitricum , Conium , Euphr. , Phytolacca , Rhus , Symphytum

After Arnica , it hastens the curative process in the joints; after Symphytum , in injuries to bones.