Modalities
Worse: Cold, damp, exertion, lying down.
Better: Warmth, gentle movement, pressure.
Mental/Emotional
Irritable, impatient, easily discouraged.
Feels frustrated with slow recovery.
Acute Uses
Injuries to tendons, ligaments, and periosteum.
Eye strain from reading or screen use.
Overuse injuries, stiffness, and soreness.
Keynote For this Remedy
Bruised, sore, aching pain, especially in joints.
Feels stiff and weak, worse from overuse.
Eyes burn and feel strained after prolonged focus.
Ruta
Ruta is a homeopathic remedy well-suited for injuries involving tendons, ligaments, and the connective tissues around bones (periosteum). It is particularly effective for overuse injuries, joint stiffness, and soreness, as well as eye strain from prolonged reading or screen exposure. The person may feel irritable, impatient, and discouraged by slow healing. Symptoms present as bruised, aching pain, worsened by cold, damp weather, exertion, or lying down, and relieved by warmth, gentle movement, and pressure.
