| Scientific: | Galega officinalis |
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| Other: | Goat's Rue |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
Endocrine
• diabetes mellitus type 2
Gynecological
• agalactia (traditional use)
• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS )
• Hypoglycemic
• Galactagogue
• Diuretic
• Diaphoretic
• Guanidine Alkaloid (Galegine )
• Tincture (1:10 in 45% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Infusion: 1 tsp of dried herb bid
Humans • No safety concerns recorded used in herbal medicine.
Grazing animals • when consumed in large amounts has led to pulmonary oedema, hydrothorax, hypotension, paralysis and death.
Oral hypoglycemics • can potentiate insulin and other oral hypoglycemic agents. Monitor patients approrpriately.
Pregnancy • unknown effects and thus should be avoided.
Bailey CJ, Campbell IW, Chan JCN, Davidson JA, Howlett HCS, Ritz P (eds). 2007. Metformin: the Gold Standard. A Scientific handbook; Chichester: Wiley.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. p. 552.
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