Goat's-Rue

Goat's Rue is a perennial herb native to North America. Goat's Rue was considered by indigenous cultures to be an aphrodisiac and as a female herb to restore a woman's beauty and health. It is traditionally used as a tonic and for “blood purification”. It is indicated for complementary treatment for diabetes and as a diuretic.

Goat's rue is used to adjust the carbohydrate metabolism, to protect the liver; for digestion problems; to reduce appetite and increase weight loss and to stimulate milk production in nursing mothers.

Benefits:

• Traditionally used as a tonic and for “blood purification
• Reduce appetite and increase weight loss
• As diuretic reduces fluid retention and aids elimination of toxins
• Stimulate milk production in nursing mothers

Parts used: aerial parts

Preparation: tea, tincture, dried and fresh herb

Primary activities: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic

Caution: Use with caution in patients on antidiabetic drugs or insulin