An herb native to the Mediterranean area, much used in traditional natural magic. It is a common protective herb against hostile magic and will banish evil spirits. Hunter’s lore holds that if you rub an arrow with rue, it will always find its mark.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...