Genus Galega, commonly known as galega, is a herbaceous plant from the Fabaceae family. This plant has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties, especially for its ability to treat diabetes. Although the word "genus Galega" is the scientific name for this plant, it can also be referred to by other names such as goat's rue, French lilac, Italian fitch, and professor-weed. These synonyms are commonly used when referring to Galega as a herbal cure for various ailments. However, the scientific name is the most commonly recognized name among scientists and botanists.