The rue plant is part of the Rutaceae plant family and an old-fashioned herb garden plant native to Southern Europe. Rue plant oils are extracted from the leaves. This popular soap has a rich lather and a strong, aromatic scent, which can be soothing and comforting. Rue (Ruta graveolens). Folk names include herb of grace, mother of the herbs, Ruta, Witch bane, and garden rue.
 
In magick, rue is often used for hex breaking and for warding off the evil eye. Rue is also a classic herb for protection magick and to increase your psychic powers; also, some old love spells call for rue. Be sure to keep it out of the reach of children. Also, to be on the safe side, women who are pregnant should avoid contact with rue.
 
The Ancient Kemetyu used a combination of magical rituals and plant-based healing to cure ailments. The Ebers Papyrus, a source for medical knowledge, instructed people to mix animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts for washing and treating skin diseases.  Hygiene and personal appearance was essential to the culture, as they tended to bath a number of times a day due to the hot climate. In ancient Kmt, it was believed that the cleaner and well-oiled a person was, the closer they were to the NTRU.