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Galega

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Galega Officinalis · Goat's Rue · "The Milk-Gland Stimulant"
LactationBackacheDebilityMetforminSource

Prepared from Goat's Rue, an ancient milk-gland stimulant related to Glycyrrhiza (liquorice). The plant's guanidine derivative galegine was the chemical basis for the development of Metformin, the modern antidiabetic drug.

THE ESSENCE
Rapidly increases quantity and quality of milk in nursing mothers, with an ancient reputation as a lactation stimulant.
Kidney ache / backache located in the kidneys, without kidney disease
Milk-gland stimulant — increases quantity and quality of milk
Give when you see
Lactation stimulant — ancient reputation
Backache located in kidneys, without kidney disease
Reconstructive in anaemia and debility
Source of galegine, precursor to Metformin
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Kidney ache / backache located in the kidneys, without kidney disease
DOSAGE
potency: Q (mother tincture)frequency: 3-5 drops in water, 3 times dailyduration: Course through lactation support or debility
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
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