Flowers of Galega officinalis C017 / 7018
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Flowers of Galega officinalis C017 / 7018
Flowers of Galega officinalis, ( Goats Rue, French Lilac ). A native of C ands Europe to Turkey and Pakistan, G. officinalis has been used to treat diabetes since the Middle Ages. The active principle was sought in the early 20th century, which led to research on guanidine derivatives. The current most widely used treatment for Type 2 diabetes is Metformin, a biguanidine molecule which reduces the level of glucose in the blood by action on the liver.G. officinalis is now regarded as poisonous, but is widely available as a garden plant. It is a vigorous clump-forming perennial which self-seeds. It occurs sporadically in the wild far beyond its natural range, due to escaping from gardens, and as a result of earlier use of the plant in agriculture as a green manure and forage crop. It is listed as a Federal Noxious Weed in the USA
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Blood Glucose Diabetes Poisonous Plant
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This print showcases the vibrant and delicate flowers of Galega officinalis, also known as Goats Rue or French Lilac. Native to various regions from Central Europe to Turkey and Pakistan, this plant has a rich history in the treatment of diabetes dating back to the Middle Ages. In fact, its active principle was extensively studied in the early 20th century, leading to research on guanidine derivatives that eventually paved the way for modern diabetes medications. Although G. officinalis is now considered poisonous, it remains widely available as a garden plant due to its vigorous growth and self-seeding nature. Interestingly, this resilient perennial has even escaped from gardens and can be found sporadically in the wild far beyond its natural range. This occurrence is attributed not only to its use as a green manure and forage crop but also to earlier agricultural practices. It's worth noting that G. officinalis holds special significance in relation to Type 2 diabetes management today. While Metformin is currently recognized as the most commonly prescribed treatment for this condition, it belongs to a class of drugs called biguanidines which were initially inspired by compounds found within G. officinalis. As fascinating as it may be, please remember that G. officinalis is listed as a Federal Noxious Weed in the USA due to its potential invasiveness outside controlled environments.
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