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'''Time to become home doctor using Fenugreek''' | |||
*Source:https://www.ibcworldnews.com/2016/01/25/time-to-become-home-doctor-using-fenugreek/ | |||
:(IBC World News) | |||
Fenugreek is one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants native to southern Europe and Asia. The name itself has an exotic ring, and it should, as widely traveled as it is. | |||
A very popular plant grown throughout Mediterranean regions, Argentina, North Africa, France, India. | |||
Here are some remedies for which this can be used. | |||
TREATING DIABETES AND LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS: | |||
Studies have shown that participants with type 2 diabetes had significantly lower blood sugar levels after eating fenugreek seeds. Therefore, a recommended home remedy for treating Type 2 diabetes is to consume 500mg of fenugreek seed twice daily. | |||
HOME REMEDY FOR FEVER: | |||
The Fenugreek herb has been known to help reduce fever when taken with lemon and honey, since it nourishes the body during an illness. Therefore, to treat a fever, simply consume one to two teaspoons of Fenugreek seeds three times a day along with an herbal tea (such as green tea) with a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Some health food stores also sell herbal Fenugreek teas, which can be used instead of the green tea. | |||
REMEDY TO EASE CHILD BIRTH FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: | |||
Fenugreek stimulates uterine contractions and can be helpful to induce childbirth. However, pregnant women should only use this remedy for inducing labor after consulting with their doctor. | |||
Helps you lose weight: | |||
Include fenugreek in your weight loss diet by chewing soaked methi seeds in the morning on an empty stomach. The natural soluble fiber in the fenugreek can swell and fill the stomach thereby suppressing your appetite and aiding your weight loss goals. | |||
Remedy for fever and sore throat: | |||
Fenugreek when taken with a teaspoon of lemon and honey can work wonders to reduce fever by nourishing the body. The soothing effect of mucilage in fenugreek also helps to relieve cough and pain from sore throat. Here are 5 foods to relieve sore throat. | |||
Helps reduce menstrual discomfort: | |||
Fenugreek contains compounds like diosgenin and isoflavones with oestrogen-like properties which help reduce symptoms like discomfort and menstrual cramps associated with PMS. These compounds also ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Women are more prone to iron deficiency during adolescence (initiation of menstrual periods), during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Including green leafy veggies like fenugreek (methi) in your diet can supply a good amount of iron. But make sure to add tomatoes or potatoes to the preparations to enhance the iron absorption. | |||
Helps soothe skin inflammation and reduces scars: | |||
While Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant, fenugreek also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that aid in the treatment of various skin problems like burns, boils and eczema. The seeds are known to help in getting rid of scars. All you need to do is apply a clean cloth soaked in methi seed paste to fight skin inflammation. | |||
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'''Why we must have fenugreek daily''' | '''Why we must have fenugreek daily''' | ||
*Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food/food-features/Why-we-must-have-fenugreek-daily/articleshow/51193901.cms | *Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food/food-features/Why-we-must-have-fenugreek-daily/articleshow/51193901.cms | ||