What is Syrian Rue?

Syrian Rue is Peganum harmala, a perennial flowering plant in the family Nitrariaceae, native to a broad range stretching from the eastern Mediterranean across the Middle East to South Asia. The whole seeds are offered here.

About the plant

It is a well-documented plant that has been used spiritually and religiously by many cultures for thousands of years, and the seeds have historically been used as a source of a red dye. It grows as a hardy shrub in dry, semi-arid soils.

Syrian Rue: form & sizes

We carry Syrian Rue as whole seeds, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 8 oz. We sell ethnobotanicals for educational and research purposes and make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Syrian Rue in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Syrian Rue at a glance

Botanical name

Peganum harmala

Family

Nitrariaceae

Native region

the Mediterranean to South Asia

Plant part

seeds

Form

whole seeds

Sizes

1 oz to 8 oz