[Sca-cooks] Question about rue....

[Stefan li Rous]

Kiri asked:

<<< OK...I understand that rue is probably not a good thing to use in  
cooking,
that it can have some unfortunate side effects.  Am I correct in  
this?  >>>

The problems we've discussed were only a problem if you were  
pregnant. Not a problem I personally can have, but with the  
possibility of it causing problems it is generally urged to stay away  
from using it.

This file in the PLANTS, HERBS AND SPICES section of the Florilegium  
has more details on the concerns, and I think, some recommended  
substitutions.

rue-msg           (28K)  9/23/07    Medieval uses of the herb "rue".  
Cautions.

Stefan
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