Ruta.pptx

Presentation on the topic ruta

1. Presented By: Dipanshu Yadav ERP:20BPHR0002 Subject : Pharmacognosy Submitted To : Mr.Bhupendra Kumar Topic:Ruta

2. Ruta  (commonly known as  rue ) is a genus of strongly scented evergreen  subshrubs , 20–60 cm tall, in the family  Rutacea , native to the  Mediterranean region ,  Macaronesia and southwest Asia. The most well-known species is  Ruta graveolens ( rue  or  common rue ). 2 Introduction

3. The leaves are bipinnate or tripinnate , with a feathery appearance, and green to strongly glaucous blue-green in colour . The flowers are yellow, with 4–5 petals, about 1 cm diameter, and borne in cymes. The fruit is a 4–5-lobed capsule, containing numerous seeds. Morphological Characters

4. Chemical Structure and Composition

5. Ruta was first mentioned by Turner in 1562. Hippocrates specially commended it,and it constituted a chief ingredient of the famous antidote to poison The Greeks regarded it as an antimagical herb, because it serves as remedy for indigestion. In the Middle ages and later, it was considered-in many parts of europe –a powerful defence against witches. Pliny- reported ruta to be effective for the preservation of eyesight. History Of Ruta

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7. Grows well in sandy loamy soils with medium fertility Soils with well decomposed FYM found best for germination and better survival of seedling and productivity Soil pH: 6.0 to 8.0 Cultivation Of Ruta

8. It requires mild, cold and tropical climates. It tolerates hot and dry conditions and prefers open spaces under bright sunlight . Optimum Temprature : 15-28 degree Celsius Relative humidity: 60-75% Climate

9. Commonly by- Seeds and Stems cuttings Commercialy - Seeds, Viable 2-3 years Seeds Rate- 250-300g/ha Propogation

10. Bed Preparation Bed height : 10-15 cm Width of bed: Raised nursery bed of 1m width and convenient length. Season: April-May Sowing : Bold and healthy seeds, Depth of 1.5-2.0cm, covered with soil, seeds germinate in 20-30days Transplanting: Seedling of 20-25 cm in height and 50-55days old, Spacing – 40*40cm Cultivation Techniques

11. Internally as an antispasmodic, as a treatment for menstrual problems,as an abortifacient and as a sedative. Antihelmintic,antidote,emetic,expectorants,haemostatic,opthalmic,strongly stimulant. An essential oil extract of it is used in food flavouring industry (Anon 1972) Cures several skin diseases like Psoriasis and Vitiligo (Massot,2000) Extracts of Rue used as an antidote for toxins of snakes and scorpion venoms (Sallal,1996) Medicinal Uses

12. The oil acts as a stimulant for uterine and nervous systems The fresh leaves are used for rheumatalgia The juice obtained from the leaves is given to children for helminthic infections and is good for odontalgia and otalgia The dried leaves,powdered and combined with aromatics,are given as a remedy for dyspesia and with the fresh leaves a tincture is made which is used as an external remedy in the first stages of paralysis Medicinal Uses (Continued)

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