Galega officinalis

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.

Details

Order:

Fabales

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Galega

Chemistry:

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.

Uses:

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.

Flowering time:

Summer

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Suitable habitat:

Grasslands, wetlands, and riverbanks

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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