Galega officinalis
Galega officinalis
Galega officinalis, commonly known as goat's rue, is a traditional medicinal plant traditionally used in European herbal medicine. It has been employed for managing diabetes and improving appetite. Scientific evidence suggests that bioactive compounds from Galega officinalis may help mitigate oxidative stress and improve mitochondrial function in diabetic rats, though the evidence is of low certainty. The plant has also shown potential in increasing breastmilk production when combined with other herbs such as barley malt, lemon balm, silymarin phytosomes, anise seed tea, and moringa leaf capsules. Additionally, Galega officinalis-derived silver nanoparticles have demonstrated concentration-dependent mortality against stored product insect species and were used to synthesize chitosan-coated silver nanoparticles for agricultural applications. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Galega officinalis.
- Mejor evidencia
- A
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Los AgChNPs de Galega officinalis mostraron una toxicidad fuerte contra D. suzukii en múltiples etapas con un significativo reducción de la emergencia de adultos y efectos subletales.
- El estudio encontró que los compuestos bioactivos de Galega officinalis pueden ayudar a mitigar el estrés oxidativo e mejorar la función mitocondrial en ratas diabéticas.
- Las nanopartículas de plata derivadas de Galega officinalis mostraron mortalidad dependiente de la concentración contra cuatro especies de insectos depredadores de productos almacenados.
- Pruebas de baja certeza sugieren que el malteado de trigo con melissa, fitosomas de silymarina con galega, té de semillas de anís estirpe Pimpinella, cápsulas de hojas de moringa oleifera y latuga sativa pueden aumentar la producción de leche materna.
- Se utilizó el extracto de hoja de Galega officinalis para sintetizar nanopartículas de plata recubiertas de chitosán con propiedades optimizadas para posibles aplicaciones agrícolas.
Frequently asked questions
What is Galega officinalis?
Galega officinalis (Galega officinalis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Galega officinalis?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Galega officinalis; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: Los AgChNPs de Galega officinalis mostraron una toxicidad fuerte contra D. suzukii en múltiples etapas con un significativo reducción de la emergencia de adultos y efectos subletales.
How strong is the evidence for Galega officinalis?
The strongest finding for Galega officinalis carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Galega officinalis safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Galega officinalis in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Galega officinalis interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Galega officinalis in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Galega officinalis?
Galega officinalis is also known as: Козлятник лекарственный, Galéga officinal.
Is Galega officinalis a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Fuentes
- T2 Biosynthesized Chitosan-Coated Silver Nanoparticles: Insecticide Activity and Sublethal Effects Against Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Chitosan-Coated Silver Nanocomposites: Biosynthesis, Mechanical Properties, and Ag+ Release in Liquid and Biofilm Forms. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Herbal galactagogues to improve breastmilk production and lactation in mothers of preterm babies: a systematic review of clinical trials. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Characterization and Insecticidal Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against Four Stored Product Insect Species. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Amelioration of oxidative stress and hepatocellular mitochondrial dysfunction by bioactive compounds isolated from Galega officinalis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. literature abstract metadata