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:
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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
