Tincture of whole fresh plant. Common Name:  Rue-bitterwort Causes & Symptoms for Ruta Graveolens Ruta has special affinity to tendons, cartilage, and periosteum especially in injuries and effects therefrom are relieved. Tendency to the formation of deposits in the periosteum, in bone, in tendons, about joints. Ruta is aggravated from cold, wants everything warm