Can You Eat Common Rue? Understanding the Risks and Culinary Uses
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Historically, common rue (Ruta graveolens) was a well-regarded culinary and medicinal herb in Ancient Rome and the Mediterranean, despite its potent, bitter flavor. However, modern sources overwhelmingly caution against its consumption in anything but extremely small quantities due to its potential toxicity. Can you eat common rue, or is the risk too great for modern home cooks?
