It is mucilaginous and has a bitter and astringent taste, and it was used traditionally as a diaphoretic and galactagogue. For hundreds of years, the dried leaves were drunk as a hot infusion to support normal body temperature regulation and appropriate perspiration levels. The plant was given to cows to support lactation and then began being used by humans to do the same. Goat’s Rue was also used traditionally to support healthy blood sugar levels.
Goat’s Rue May Help Some Breastfeeding Women Build Up Their Breast Tissue and Make More Breast Milk.
Goat’s Rue May Aid Weight Loss and Boost Heart Health. It Is a Natural Diuretic, which Increases the Production of Urine. It may have antibacterial properties.