Goat’s Rue
Stem plant Fabaceae, true geissraute. Medicinal drug Galegae herba – goat’s rue herb. Ingredients Guanidine derivatives: galegine (cf. metformin). Flavonoids Tannins Effects Blood sugar lowering Indications for use In folk medicine as an antidiabetic. Commission E gives a negative evaluation of its use. Dosage The use is not recommended. Adverse effects Hypoglycemia, possibly poisoning.
