What is the natural source of metformin?: A Journey from Plant to Pill
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Historical records from the 17th century describe the use of the French lilac plant, *Galega officinalis*, to treat excessive urination and thirst, symptoms of what is now known as diabetes. This plant is the surprising, albeit indirect, natural source of metformin, a synthetic drug now a cornerstone of type 2 diabetes management.
