Galega officinalis
Galega officinalis, commonly known as Goat's Rue, is a perennial herb historically revered for its hypoglycemic properties. Long used in traditional medicine to manage blood sugar levels, this flowering plant belongs to the Fabaceae family. Today, it remains a subject of botanical interest for its potential anti-diabetic therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Galega officinalis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Galega.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galega | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range includes the territory of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Belgium and Germany. Its distribution further extends through the central territories of Austria. Finally, the plant is also documented as being present throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galega officinalis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galegine, Metformin, flavonoids, flavonols, quercetin 3-(2G-rhamnosylrutinoside).
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galegine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Metformin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-(2G-rhamnosylrutinoside) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Galega officinalis has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Galega officinalis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, body fat, body weight, platelet aggregation.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| body weight | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |