Goat's Rue

Botanical: Galega officinalis

Family: Leguminosae (legume)

Other common names: French Lilac, French Honeysuckle, Italian Fitch, "Pestilenzkraut"

Goat's Rue is a valuable herb, because it is reputed to be able to lower blood sugar levels, thus reducing the likelihood of adult onset diabetes.  The herb has also been used to reduce fevers and eliminate intestinal parasites. Goat's Rue is also believed to stimulate mammary gland development.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Goat's Rue is a bushy plant with lilac blue flowers that is native to Europe, Russia, Iran, where it thrives in moist soils.  Goat's Rue grows to a height of three feet with branching stems and oval, opposite leaves. The long flower stalk produces many light purple-to-pink-to-white flowers similar to those in the pea family.  Goat's Rue is a very effective herb with a wide variety of uses.  It has been used to lower blood sugar levels and is thus used in alternative treatment of and for the prevention of diabetes mellitus.  Goat's Rue has also been used to reduce fevers through its diuretic and diaphoretic (sweat inducing) properties. The herb is also said to be the most effective herb in the stimulation of milk production.  It was formerly used in England to increase milk production in goats and cattle, and the belief soon developed that Goat's Rue would also stimulate breast development in human females as well.  In the past, the herb was also used to treat snakebite, plague and intestinal parasites.  Active constituents of Goat's Rue include flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, tannins and galegin, the compound said to be responsible for its blood sugar reducing capability.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
In the case of diabetics, it is recommended that Goat's Rue be used only under the strict supervision of a physician, and it should be remembered that blood sugar levels need careful monitoring under the auspices of a qualified health care provider.  In the case of nursing mothers, there is no clinical evidence substantiating the herb's safety for babies; thus, it is wise to consult a physician before using it.

Capsule Information:
Our Goat's Rue supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.