Remedy
Ruta Graveolens (rue)
Ruta graveolens
A key remedy for painful bruising and soreness affecting the periosteum and tendons, especially shin splints and stress-related lower leg pain where the bone surface feels bruised and tender.
Key indications
- Shin splints and bruised, sore pain along the tibia or bone surface
- Tendon and periosteal soreness after impact, overuse, or repetitive activity
- Lame, bruised feeling in the bones and connective tissues after injury
- Injured areas feel worse from touch, pressure, or continued exertion
Worse from
Touch, pressure, cold, overexertion
Better from
Warmth, gentle motion, rest
Suggested dosage
200C twice daily; taper or stop as symptoms improve.
Frequently taken with
Symphytum (comfrey)General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.