🏜️North African & Amazigh Medicine

Harmel (Syrian Rue) Extract

capsule

Conditions addressed

Digestive Issues Depression Inflammation Detox

Suggested dosage

1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children

Pregnancy

Avoid

Rue is contraindicated in pregnancy — it has a well-documented history as an abortifacient and can cause serious toxicity (liver/kidney damage, birth defects) even at moderate doses.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Contraindicated during breastfeeding due to significant toxicity risk.

Children

Avoid

Contraindicated in children due to significant toxicity risk.

Interactions & contraindications

Processed by the liver

Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist — this includes many common prescriptions)

Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.

May have a diuretic effect

Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium

Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.