In this episode, we’ll explore Rue (Ruta graveolens) and what it means to see clearly in an age clouded by noise — where media, politics, and consumerism all compete for our attention, and clarity becomes a form of rebellion. Rue reminds us that to see clearly is also to live truthfully, even when that truth makes us a heretic in the eyes of others. Together, we’ll explore Rue’s mythic threads, her modern uses, and her call to reclaim our own holy land — the sacred ground of body, mind, and heart that belongs only to us.

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The Herbarium at the Herbal Academy – Plant Monograph Archives: https://theherbalacademy.com/blog/tag/monograph/ Herbal Academy+1

Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism – Herbs A to Z course overview: https://www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com/course/herbs-a-to-z-materia-medica Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism+1

Ruta graveolens (Common Rue) plant profile, NC State: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ruta-graveolens/ Plant Toolbox

Ruta graveolens review / scholarly article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7340976/ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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