Compound Monograph
4-Hydroxygalegine
A hydroxylated guanidine alkaloid found in trace amounts in goat’s rue alongside its principal alkaloid galegine; the guanidine constituents of this plant are historically linked to the discovery of metformin and to blood-sugar lowering.
Classification
4-Hydroxygalegine is one of the other alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
4-Hydroxygalegine is one of the other alkaloids, found in Goat's Rue.