Garden Rue Ruta chalepensis Family: Rutaceae Rue is a strong-smelling, somewhat bitter botanical herb, often incomparable to any other plant. Culinary uses of Rue have been documented from Ethiopia, through the Mediterranean region, to England. In Palestine, Rue is best known as an additive to storing and curing black olives. Medicinally Rue has been used to treat arthritis and eye skin diseases. Leaves and stems are immersed in olive oil and placed in the sun for up to 15 days; the oil can then be applied to the skin. An infusion of the leaves is also known to treat poisoning.
Rikaz Statistic of the Month
The labor force participation rate among the Palestinians in Israel is 43.6%, compared to 57.1% among the Jewish population.
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Research Undertaken at the R&D Center
Palestinian scientists at the R&D Center conduct independent basic and applied research. Projects are typically community centered and are designed to study issues that arise from community needs in order to benefit the Arab community. Research is often undertaken in cooperation with local, regional and international research institutes and universities.
Research conducted by the R&D Center staff falls into three broad categories:
