Rue

臭草

Appearance 外觀

葉片成粉綠色，直立，分支多，具濃烈氣味，小葉呈倒卵形，花黃綠至金黃色

Leaves are greyish green or bluish green in colour; flowers are golden yellow in colour.

Growing Condition 生長條件

喜乾爽，光線充足及通風良好的環境，耐旱，排水性好的土壤為佳

Easily grown in moderately fertile and well-drained soil in full sun. Have better performance in hot and dry sites.

Uses 用途

可放入綠豆沙糖水中，作為調味和解毒功效。南歐地區會將其嫩葉加入沙律，乳酪中調味。

It can be put into green bean soup as a seasoning and detoxification effect. In Southern Europe, the young leaves will be added to the salad, and the cheese will be seasoned.

Health Benefits 營養價值

性寒，味微苦、辛，具清熱解毒、消暑去濕、利尿去濕、祛風活血及消腫等功效。

Rue is cold in nature, slightly bitter and pungent in taste, can be used for detoxification, relieving heat, activating blood and reducing swelling.