Your Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Understanding the Power of RUTA

by: Caroline Walrad Ph.D., CN

Ruta Graveolens, a homeopathic remedy, has a special affinity for fibrous tissue, flexor tendons, joints – ankles, wrist; cartilages, periosteum; uterus and skin. The symptoms include bruising, soreness, aching, with restlessness. Paralytic rigidity and sensations of a rough blunt plug in part is not easy when feeling restless at the same time.

Ruta is wonderful for sprains and sore elbows and ankles. I was walking early one morning on a natural path of small stones when I twisted my left ankle in an unobserved and unexpected dip in the earth. Although I felt a sharp pain in a specific area, my walk went unimpeded and it wasn’t until later in the morning that my ankle stiffened and eventually I was unable to put pressure on it. It felt stiff and as mentioned, ‘sensation of a rough blunt plug in my swollen ankle. Dressing for work, my tennis shoes ‘won the toss’ as my ankle needed support. Even then, I hopped into the car, up the stairs to work and stiff-legged down a long hallway where I welcomed my chair. Before sitting, ruta homeopathic went into my drinking water glass. Sipping it through my first appointment for two hours let me forget the pain. When rising, I walked around the office and down the hall to get something and someone called, “Caroline! What happened to your ankle? You looked like you needed a cast!” My ankle had no pain and was as mobile as the other. The sprain was completely forgotten and the pain and swelling never returned. No more Ruta was taken.

Homeopathic remedies work gently and quickly and safely. They may be purchased over the counter at most health food stores and natural food stores.

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