Botanical Name: Galega officinalis

Common Name:

English: Rue Goat
Also, known as: Professor’s weed, French lilac, Italian fitch, Goat’s rue, Spanish sanfoin and False indigo, Goats Rue

Origin: Bulgaria

Harvested: Wild

Parts Used: Dried leaves, stems and flowering tops

General Information:

Galega officinalis is an herbaceous plant in the Faboideae subfamily with white, blue, or purple flowers that grow over three feet high. It is multi-stemmed with alternate pinnately compound leaves. Leaves are alternate, long-stalked, stipulate, blade pinnate, in 3–9 pairs, with terminal leaflet. Leaflets ovate to lanceolate, often sharp-pointed, with entire margins. Stipules narrow, with hastate base. Purple to white pea-like flowers is arranged in terminal or axillary racemes. The flowers are hermaphrodite; have both male and female organs and are pollinated by insects. These flowers give way to fruits, which are short pods containing up to 9 seeds.

It was believed to increase the milk yield of domesticated animals, which is the origin of its scientific name: gale, ‘milk’ and ega ‘to bring, cause’ – so it is the milk-bringer. Although now considered a weed, goat's rue was introduced into the United States in 1891 as forage for livestock.

Be careful not to confuse Rue goat’s or Goat's rue (Galega officinalis) with Rue (Ruta graveolens).

How to use:

Powdered Herb:

There are different ways to use powdered herb.

Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".

Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.

Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.

Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Precautions:

You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

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Goat's Rue Herb Powder