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Fenugreek
The first recorded use of fenugreek is described on an ancient Egyptian papyrus dated to 1500 B.C. Fenugreek seed is commonly used in cooking. Fenugreek is used as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seeds).
Fenugreek has an ancient history of both culinary and medicinal use. It has traditionally been used as an appetite stimulant, and recent research indicates a role in natural steroid production, the hormones that drive the growth process. In addition, Trigonella helps to support healthy digestive systems, as well as to maintain healthy levels of glucose and cholesterol in the blood.
Fenugreek softens hardened mucus. Fenugreek helps expel toxic waste. Fenugreek helps to expel mucus from the lungs and bowels. Fenugreek also helps reduce cholesterol. Fenugreek also helps dissolve fatty substances. Drink Fenugreek with lemon juice and honey to soothe your body.
- Common Names--fenugreek, fenugreek seed
- Latin Names--Trigonella foenum-graecum Picture of Fenugreek
What Fenugreek Is Used For
- Historically, fenugreek was used for a variety of health conditions, including menopausal symptoms and digestive problems.
- It was also used for inducing childbirth. Today, it is used for diabetes and loss of appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breast-feeding women.
- It is also applied to the skin to treat inflammation.
- Fenugreek is also used as a spice. The leaves (top) are available fresh, frozen, or dried. Fresh leaves are used as leafy greens in curries (especially with potatoes), or folded into fry-breads. When dried, the leaves retain most of their flavor and make excellent last-minute additions to sauces, curries, and soup. The seeds benefit from longer cooking to infuse with other flavors.
How Fenugreek Is Used
The dried seeds are ground and taken by mouth or used to form a paste that is applied to the skin.
What the Science Says about Fenugreek
- A few small studies have found that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
- There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of fenugreek for any other health condition.
Side Effects and Cautions of Fenugreek
- Possible side effects of fenugreek when taken by mouth include gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
- Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to the skin.
- Given its historical use for inducing childbirth, women should use caution when taking fenugreek during pregnancy.
- Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
News About Fenugreek
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.
Why we must have fenugreek daily
- By Muneet Kaur (TNN)
From diabetics to heart patients, almost everyone is being advised to include the bitter fenugreek seeds in diet. If we look at the number of ailments, fenugreek is believed to cure, we might as well declare it among the top ranking super foods.
"Fenugreek or methi dana imparts many health benefits. It's has soluble fibre which helps in reducing cholesterol especially LDL, controls blood sugar levels and helps lose weight by suppressing appetite if taken soaked overnight on empty stomach in the morning. Besides that, it prevents colon cancer and helps counter acid reflux or heartburns" says nutritionist Sandhya Gugnani.
- Helps in weight loss
Fenugreek seeds are made of natural fibers, which can swell and fill the stomach, consequently smothering appetite and supporting weight reduction objectives. Chew methi seeds at least twice or thrice a day and you will discover you feel satiated without eating much. Another technique for weight reduction is drinking two glasses of methi water in the morning. The water is prepared by soaking 1 tablespoon of the seeds in two glasses of water for entire night. This water is exceptionally useful in prevention of water retention in the body as well as bloating.
- Remedy for fever and sore throat
These seeds are said to provide relief in fever when taken with a teaspoon of lemon and honey. Due to the presence of mucilage, a compound found in it, fenugreek has a soothing effect on throat. Remedy for women's health problems Fenugreek is traditionally known to increase breast size. Many women want to know exactly how this works. Fenugreek empowers the mammary glands and encourages the development of breast tissue. It also contains phyto-estrogen that builds the level of prolactin in your body that that helps increase the size of your breasts. It also aids in other uterine troubles like menstrual cramps, hot flushes, and period distress.
- Prevents hair loss
Fenugreek seeds contain compounds that aid in hair health. Hence, whether included in diet or applied on hair, it is tremendously useful. Massaging your head regularly with boiled fenugreek seeds soaked overnight in coconut oil can be a fabulous solution for hair fall. Fenugreek is also a great remedy for dandruff.
- Aids digestion
Consumption of fenugreek seeds enhances bowel movements, and is a viable cure against digestive problem and heart burns. As fenugreek is rich in fiber and antioxidant, it helps in flushing out harmful toxins from the body and aids digestion. You can even drink water in which the seeds have been soaked to manage digestive problems.
- Regulates blood sugar and controls diabetes
These seeds control glucose levels in body. The amino acid compounds in fenugreek seeds promote insulin discharge in the pancreas, which brings down the glucose levels in the body.
- Get radiant skin
Fenugreek seeds destroy free radicals in our body, which cause wrinkles, and dark spots. These seeds also lighten skin tone. They also prevent outbreaks and keep skin free from pimples.
- Fight dandruff
Dandruff is a typical hair problem resulting from dead skin cells in dry scalp. Fenugreek has been used since ancient times to deal with this trouble. Soak these seeds overnight. Grind them in the morning to make a paste. You can likewise add curd to the paste for even better results. After your paste is prepared, apply it to your scalp and rub the roots of your hair. Wash off your hair after 30 minutes, and say goodbye to dandruff.
- Induces and eases child birth
Fenugreek seeds have been known to be supportive in stimulating labor and uterune compressions. It additionally decreases labour pain also. Hence excessive intake of fenugreek seeds during pregnancy could put you at danger of miscarriage or premature childbirth.
15 health benefits of fenugreek (methi) seeds and leaves
- By Dr Anitha Anchan
Here's why you should use fenugreek seeds or leaves as part of your daily diet!
Methi or fenugreek seeds and leaves form an important ingredient in Indian households. It is used in almost every Indian preparation be it dal, paratha or curry. But what you might not know is that methi or fenugreek is a rich reservoir of medicinal properties that imparts many health benefits. Here are 15 reasons why you should include methi in your diet more often.
1 Lowers blood cholesterol
According to studies [1] fenugreek helps to reduce cholesterol level, especially that of the low density lipoprotein (LDL). They are known to be rich source of steroidal saponins that prevent the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides. Here’s how to reduce cholesterol levels naturally.
2 Reduces risk of heart disease
Due to the presence of galactomannan, fenugreek plays a key role in maintain your heart health. It also contains high amount of potassium that counters the action of sodium to help control heart rate and blood pressure. Read about yoga for healthy heart.
3 Controls blood sugar levels
Diabetic must include methi (either in the form of seeds or leaves) in their diet. Because galactomannan, a natural soluble fibre present in fenugreek slows down the rate of sugar absorption into blood. It also contains amino acid responsible for inducing the production of insulin.
4 Aids digestion
As fenugreek is rich in fibre and antioxidants, it helps in flushing out harmful toxins from the body and thus, aids digestion. In some cases, fenugreek tea is used to relieve indigestion and stomach pain. You can even drink fenugreek decoction early in the morning to deal with constipation.
5 Helps counter acid reflux or heartburn
One teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in your food can be an effective remedy for acid reflux or heartburn. Mucilage of fenugreek seeds coat the lining of the stomach and intestine and soothe irritated gastrointestinal tissues. Before consuming, you can soak the methi seeds in water to make their outer coat mucilaginous.
6 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 fibre in the fenugreek can swell and fill the stomach thereby suppressing your appetite and aiding your weight loss goals.
7 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.
8 Increases breast milk production in lactating women
Fenugreek ranks high among the ‘must haves’ for nursing mothers. This is due to the presence of diosgenin in the spice which increases milk production in lactating mothers.
9 Induces and eases child birth
Fenugreek has been known to be helpful in inducing childbirth by stimulating uterine contractions. It also reduces labour pain. But here’s a word of caution. Excess intake of fenugreek seeds during pregnancy could put you at risk of miscarriage or premature childbirth.
10 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.
11 Helps slightly increase breast size
The oestrogen-like property of fenugreek can help in breast enlargement by balancing hormones in women. You may also like to read about 10 ways to get better breasts.
12 Helps prevent colon cancer
The fibre content (saponins, mucilage, etc.) of fenugreek binds to toxins in the food and flush them out. This in turn helps to protect the mucus membrane of the colon from cancer.
13 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.
- 14 Helps treat skin problems
Fenugreek or methi can be used in face packs to help prevent blackheads, pimples, wrinkles, etc. Washing your face with water boiled with fenugreek seeds or applying a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves for twenty minutes on your face can work wonders for your skin.
- 15 Can help resolve hair problems
Using fenugreek as a part of your diet or as a paste to directly apply on your hair makes your hair shiny and black. Massaging your head everyday with boiled fenugreek seeds soaked overnight in coconut oil can be an excellent remedy for thinning of hair and hair fall. What more? Fenugreek is also great to keep the dandruff away.
Fenugreek tea — the best natural remedy to fight body odour
- By Bhavyajyoti Chilukot
Drinking a cup of fenugreek tea everyday is the most effective and natural way to deal with body odour and bad breath.
Body odour — even after you have taken a shower with a fragrant soap, few hours later you do not smell so ‘fresh’. Be it after hours of travelling or staying indoors for the entire day, unpleasant body odour is quite common, that not only makes you,but also the people around you uncomfortable. If this is the case with you, rather than investing in those expensive perfumes to mask body odour, here is a simple natural remedy you can try — fenugreek seeds.
How does fenugreek help?
One of the key causes of persistent body odour is the accumulation of the hardened mucus and other harmful toxins in body [1]. Right from nasal and oral passages to gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and vagina, these toxins remain in the body and pass through the blood stream to various parts of the body. Although some toxins are eliminated through sweat and urine, some are still present in the body. In such cases, drinking fenugreek tea not only helps in flushing out the toxins but also exerts antibacterial activity, inhibiting bacterial growth and infection, which might worsen the condition .
Recipe for fenugreek
Add a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to 250 ml of water and allow it to boil till it reduces to half the initial volume. Drink this tea regularly on an empty stomach to eliminate toxins from the body and hence, fight body odour naturally. Another alternative is to eat a spoonful of methi seeds soaked overnight to reduce body odour and even bad breath.
Fenugreek for Cholesterol, Diabetes, Menstrual Problems, and More
- By Conan Milner (Epoch Times)
Fenugreek is one of the first cultivated herbs in recorded history and remains a fundamental ingredient in curative and culinary traditions from around the world. Fenugreek is found in Indian curry powders, Middle Eastern spice mixes, and Ethiopia’s ubiquitous berberé powder.
In India, fenugreek greens are often found in a variety of dishes, but most of the world’s culinary interest in this plant lies in the seed. Fenugreek seeds look like pale-yellow pebbles. They have an unmistakably maple-syrup scent and are often used to flavor imitation maple-syrup products.
Other aspects of the fenugreek flavor include notes of celery and bitterness. This herb has a unique taste, but there may be reasons other than flavor why fenugreek is found in so many traditional cuisines.
Germany’s botanical medicine agency, Commission E, approves use of fenugreek as an appetite stimulant, and this is one of the plant’s oldest uses. The ancient Greeks (and later the Romans) fed this herb to their livestock because often it was the only thing sick animals would eat. This is where we get the name fenugreek, which means “Greek hay.”
Many herbalists use fenugreek on even deeper digestive issues. For example, its high fiber content has been shown to lower cholesterol and prevent constipation. In India, fenugreek has long been used to treat diabetes.
Modern preliminary studies suggest that fenugreek may be effective at lowering blood sugar levels, normalizing glucose metabolism, and reducing insulin resistance. The agent responsible for this action is an unusual amino acid called 4-hydroxyisoleucine of which fenugreek seed is a rich source. In animal models, this amino acid has demonstrated antidiabetic properties.
- Hormonal Effects
Insulin is not the only hormone that fenugreek appears to influence. One study from Texas A&M University suggests that fenugreek may increase testosterone, which has since made it very popular with body builders.
Fenugreek is also used to treat menopause, as estrogenic isoflavones in the herb may help relieve mood swings, hot flashes, and depression. In the 19th century, fenugreek was a key ingredient in a popular patent formula known as Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It was used to treat “female troubles” such as menstrual pain and vaginal dryness.
Further aspects of fenugreek’s treatment scope are found in traditional Chinese medicine, where fenugreek is used to treat kidney yang deficiency. This manifests in conditions such as edema in the legs, back pain due to weakness, hernias, and reproductive issues such as impotence and irregular periods.
When it comes to female hormones, fenugreek holds special affinity for breasts. Regular consumption is said to increase breast size and fullness, and it has been used for thousands of years to help nursing mothers stimulate milk production.
Fenugreek also has a reputation for increasing other fluids as well, such as semen and sweat. One side effect of heavy fenugreek consumption is that body fluids develop a pronounced maple smell.
Fenugreek’s mucilaginous nature can help maintain bowel regularity and soothe a sore throat. This herb can also be used topically to soothe inflamed tissues like rashes and wounds. For topical application, soak the seeds in a little water until soft and grind them into a paste. A Few Precautions
Fenugreek is generally safe, but it isn’t appropriate for everybody, as it may affect hormones in problematic ways. Those with hypothyroidism, for example, are urged to take caution with fenugreek because it is believed to interfere with thyroid hormones. Some mothers who take copious amounts of fenugreek to increase their milk supply also report a drop in thyroid function.
Time to become home doctor using Fenugreek
- (IBC News Bureau)
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.
Keep in mind that these cautions mostly apply to medicinal doses of fenugreek. Small amounts in a vegetable curry, for example, should pose little harm. However, it’s also important to note that fenugreek is a member of the legume family, and a close relative of peanuts and chickpeas. Anyone with an allergy to these related legumes may also have a sensitivity to fenugreek as well. How to Use
To use as medicine, make a strong tea from the seeds—about a level teaspoon per cup of water and simmer for 20 minutes. If you don’t like the taste, fenugreek capsules may be a better bet.
Consult a qualified herbalist for an appropriate dosage, and proceed with caution if taking blood-thinning medication, thyroid hormones, or insulin. Since fenugreek is known to relax the uterus, it is also best to avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy.
When using fenugreek in your cooking, dry-roast the seeds first. This improves flavor by removing some of the bitterness. To grow your own fenugreek greens, simply sprout the seeds.
Fenugreek for shiny hair
- By Kriti Panth
Do you want shiny and luscious hair? Are you interested in a simple home remedy to achieve this? Did you know that fenugreek (methi) works like magic for your hair?
Your hair can make or break your look. Regardless of how much effort you put into your grooming and appearance, dry and lifeless hair can take all that away.
Take a few teaspoons of yoghurt and mix it with a pinch of fenugreek seeds. Then let the mixture sit overnight.
The next day grind the mixture, apply it on your scalp and let it sit for a few minutes (if you want you can apply the mixture after washing your hair on damp hair).
hairAfter 10 to 15 minutes rinse your hair thoroughly to get rid of fenugreek and yoghurt residue. This tip not only makes your hair shiny but also helps alleviate dandruff. Though your hair might smell a bit like fenugreek, the results are totally worth it. Try this during the weekend and notice results!
Picture of Fenugreek in Various Forms
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