Investigation on the Biology of Galena officinalis (in French)

Galena officinalis, a herbaceous plant, is used with medicinal purposes. The plant product (Herba Galegae) has galactogogue; galactogenic, hypoglyceniant, diaphoretic and anthelmintic effect and influence the cardio-vascular system; it is also antispasmotic in children's epilepsy. The plant is perennial and, in the 1^st year of vegetation, plants from beds produce 60% flowers in contrast with those grown in field that produce flowers only sporadically. The flavones content of the herb is highest at flowering i.e., 0,782 g %.