herb of grace

• Termo arcaico para a planta arruda (Ruta graveolens), historicamente associada ao uso medicinal e simbólico, frequentemente ligada a arrependimento ou graça no folclore e na literatura.

An archaic term for the rue plant (Ruta graveolens), historically associated with medicinal and symbolic uses, often linked to repentance or grace in folklore and literature.

1. A plant with symbolic meaningC2formalbritish

   A historical name for the rue plant (Ruta graveolens), often associated with repentance, sorrow, or grace in literature and folklore.

   Erva-da-graça

   • In Shakespeare's plays, the 'herb of grace' is mentioned as a symbol of repentance.
   • The old herbalist referred to rue as the herb of grace.
   • She planted the herb of grace in her garden for its traditional uses.