This particular spice is used in the kitchen in very small quantities, for example for fish soups. The sweet aromatic flavor of the common rue is difficult to describe because it can not be easily compared to any other spice. It also gives many Grappa preparations their characteristic aroma ("grappa con ruta"). In ancient Roman cuisine, rue was very popular, yet today the plant is a culinary rarity. It has also been used in traditional medicine - both as a remedy, as well as for its abortifacient effect. In France, it was known as 'herbe à la belle fille' and, up to today, the legend has survived that, in Paris botanical garden, the common rue has to be fenced because young girls used to harvest and use it for abortion. The epithet "graveolens" already indicates the strong scent of the plant - indeed, the scent of a common rue planted in the garden can have a deterrent effect on cats and help to keep them away from certain places.
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