Galega officinalis

Galega officinalis/Drug Interactions:

  • AntibioticsAntibiotics: In vitro, alcoholic extracts of Galega officinalis have exhibited significant inhibition on the growth of various types of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (10).
  • AntidiabeticsAntidiabetics: In animal research, an intragastric infusion of dry extract or galegine sulfate, a constituent of Galega, resulted in a 32% reduction in blood glucose (1). Based on this study, a potential interaction may exist with other hypoglycemic medications.
  • Antiobesity agentsAntiobesity agents: In animal research, galegine and Galega herb (10% w/w in the diet) have shown a weight-reducing effect (21; 3; 4; 5; 6).
  • AntiplateletsAntiplatelets: In animal and in vitro research, an extract of Galega officinalis inhibited platelet aggregation (2; 3; 4; 5; 6).
  • Iron saltsIron salts: Galega officinalis may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals, according to secondary sources.

    • Galega officinalis/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AntibacterialsAntibacterials: In vitro, alcoholic extracts of Galega officinalis have exhibited significant inhibition on the growth of various types of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (10).
  • Anticoagulants and antiplateletsAnticoagulants and antiplatelets: In animal and in vitro research, an extract of Galega officinalis inhibited platelet aggregation (2; 3; 4; 5; 6).
  • Antiobesity agentsAntiobesity agents: In animal research, galegine and Galega herb (10% w/w in the diet) have shown a weight-reducing effect (21; 3; 4; 5; 6).
  • HypoglycemicsHypoglycemics: In animal research, an intragastric infusion of dry extract or galegine sulfate, a constituent of Galega, resulted in a 32% reduction in blood glucose (1). Based on this study, a potential interaction may exist with other hypoglycemic medications.
  • IronIron: Galega officinalis may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals, according to secondary sources.

    • Galega officinalis/Food Interactions:

  • Iron-containing foodsIron-containing foods: Galega officinalis may interfere with the absorption of iron and other minerals, according to secondary sources.

    • Galega officinalis/Lab Interactions:

  • Blood glucoseBlood glucose: In animal research, an intragastric infusion of dry extract or galegine sulfate, a constituent of Galega, resulted in a 32% reduction in blood glucose (1).
  • Coagulation panelCoagulation panel: In animal and in vitro research, an extract of Galega officinalis inhibited platelet aggregation (2; 3; 4; 5; 6).
  • WeightWeight: In animal research, galegine and Galega herb (10% w/w in the diet) have shown a weight-reducing effect (21; 3; 4; 5; 6).