Western Herbalism
Goat's Rue
Galega officinalis
Also known as French lilac.
Goat's Rue is traditionally indicated for: Dyspepsia, Insufficient breast milk production, Fever, Diabetes mellitus, Hyperglycemia, Edema, Fluid retention, Insufficient lactation, Urinary disorders, Diabetes, Digestive complaints, Low milk supply, Common cold.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Dyspepsia
- Insufficient breast milk production
- Fever
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hyperglycemia
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Insufficient lactation
- Urinary disorders
- Diabetes
- Digestive complaints
- Low milk supply
- Common cold
Safety
Pregnancy: Limited safety data in pregnancy
The record lists 4 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract of fresh plant: 8-15 grains (0.5-1g) 3-5x/day | 518-972 mg | |
| Infusion | Infusion: 1.5 tsp. / cup; 1 cup TID (1 tsp. = 1.3 gm) | |
| 1:5 tincture | 1:5 tincture - 2 ml TID; 40 ml = weekly maximum | 2 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Goat's Rue is traditionally indicated for: Dyspepsia, Insufficient breast milk production, Fever, Diabetes mellitus, Hyperglycemia, Edema, Fluid retention, Insufficient lactation, Urinary disorders, Diabetes, Digestive complaints, Low milk supply, Common cold.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Goat's Rue: Aqueous extract of fresh plant: 8-15 grains (0.5-1g) 3-5x/day; Fluid extract of dried flowering tops; Infusion of leaves
safety-cautions. Goat's Rue - Contraindications: bleeding disorders, concurrent use with antidiabetic drugs, anticoagulants, surgery | Side effects: headache, muscle weakness, hypoglycemia | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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