Syrian Rue (Harmal)
Peganum harmala
An ancient incense and dye seed with strong MAO-inhibiting alkaloids.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): An ancient incense and dye seed with strong MAO-inhibiting alkaloids.
An ancient incense and dye seed with strong MAO-inhibiting alkaloids.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An ancient incense and dye seed with strong MAO-inhibiting alkaloids.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Potently psychoactive and toxic in excess; dangerous with many foods and drugs.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Potently psychoactive and toxic in excess; dangerous with many foods and drugs.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.