Benefits of Fenugreek

Answer 1

Check the Commission E monographs. They are the best source for using herbs.

Fenugreek is often used by nursing mothers to help with their milk supply. It is also used by women who are inducing lactation in anticipation of adopting an infant. This herb does have a good track record of building women's milk production.

Answer 2

Fenugreek has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. It is believed

to:

• lower fever
• relieve chest congestion
• relieve hot flashes
• reduce cholesterol
• lower blood sugar

Answer 3

Diabetes, constipation, stimulates milk production in lactating women, kidney stones, abscesses, boils, burns, eczema, gout and ulceration of the skin, gastric ulcers, gastritis, induces childbirth.

Answer 4

It is the seed of the fenugreek plant (the leaves are also sometimes used). It is used as a spice, mainly often in Indian cuisine. It has quite a strong flavour, and is used to flavour vegetable dishes, daals and curries. The seeds can be roasted and ground up to make the flavour a little less strong and bitter.

Answer 5

The consumption of fenugreek seeds has many benefits. Among some of the advantages include: stimulates milk production in women, helps those with diabetes, checks high cholesterol levels and many more.

Answer 6

The name Fenugreek comes from the Latin meaning 'Greek hay.' This is because this herb is traditionally used as fodder for animals. It is also called Bird's Foot, Foenugreek, and Goat's Horn. The seeds of the fenugreek herb are an effective nutritional supplement and have also been used by herb lovers for many centuries because of the health benefits it provides.

Answer 7

I have been consuming soaked methi (fenugreek) seeds for over a decade now, and I can vouch for its many benefits. Methi seeds are packed with nutrients and are said to be good for weight-loss. It also has soluble fiber which helps in reducing cholesterol especially LDL, and controls blood sugar levels. While Fenugreek seeds are extremely healthy for the human body, the conventional farming methods sometimes reduce the nutritional values. Which is why, if you are adding fenugreek to your diet, choosing Organic Fenugreek by Organic Tattva is a simple way to boost your intake of nutrients.

Answer 8

Fenugreek seeds comes in category of spice and known as 'Methi' in Hindi.

Answer 9

The seed of the fenugreek plant is used in many Middle Eastern dishes.

It is thought to increase milk supply in lactating women.

Answer 10

The seed of the fenugreek plant contains many active compounds with pharmaceutical applications. The seeds are collected in the autumn.