Galega officinalis L.
Galega officinalis
Galega officinalis, commonly known as galega or goat's-rue, is a herbaceous plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to parts of northern Africa, western Asia, and Europe but has been widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere. The plant is known for its medicinal properties, particularly its blood glucose-lowering activity due to the presence of galegine. It has been used historically as a forage crop, ornamental plant, and bee plant.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Galega
Galega officinalis contains several bioactive compounds including galegine, hydroxygalegine, guanidine derivatives such as 4-hydroxygalegine, flavones, flavone glycosides, kaempferol, and quercetin. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties, particularly in managing blood glucose levels.
Galega officinalis has been used for its medicinal properties, including as a diuretic and in the management of diabetes. It is also known to be a food source for various insects but can be poisonous to mammals.
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Grasslands, wetlands, and riverbanks
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