My Ruda Tea Experiment: Step-By-Step
So first I heard about this ruda tea thing from my cousin Maria. She said women in her village used it forever for “late periods.” I was freaking out cause my period was 6 weeks late and didn’t want clinics involved.
Step one was finding actual ruda plants. Took me three days checking local botanicas downtown. Finally found dried bundles at this little shop near the bus station. Lady gave me major side-eye when I bought two whole bundles. Smelled like bitter grass mixed with lemon.
- Boiled 1 cup water til it was super bubbly
- Threw in handful of dried leaves (stems removed)
- Let it steep for 10 mins – kitchen smelled like medicinal swamp
- Strained that green nasty liquid into my biggest mug
First sip almost made me puke. Like chewing on aspirin soaked in dirt. Chased it with honey but still gagged. Drank whole cup over 30 mins while watching trash TV. Nothing happened that night except wicked heartburn.
Next morning did stronger batch. Two handfuls leaves boiled 15 minutes. This time added cinnamon to mask taste. Big mistake – combo made me vomit violently after half cup. Spent noon curled on bathroom floor shaking.
By evening started cramping bad. Not regular period cramps – like hot knives twisting in my guts. Passed two big clots later that night into the toilet. Still bled heavy for four days after. Never told a soul til now.
Honestly? Wouldn’t do this shit again if paid. Felt like dying for three days straight. If you’re desperate just go to Planned Parenthood. This ain’t worth the hell.
