Toxicological Trivia from December 03, 2009: Among the popular medicinal uses of Ruta graveolens are gynecological indications. It contains a substance with oxytocin activity that has methyl nonyl ketone. We can say:
a) Is given in infusion as emmenagogue, ie to cause or facilitate menstruation in cases of amenorrhea;
b) But do not use in pregnant women because it can be abortifacient. This is a popular use contraindicated;
c) Both previous assertions are correct.

Correct answer c. Read more in Spanish  on some information paper on selected plants, Chapter: Ruta graveolens