Benefits of Fenugreek

Benefits and Uses of Fenugreek

Fenugreek has antifungal and antiviral properties. Fenugreek seeds are rich in minerals such as calcium, selenium, copper, zinc, manganese, thiamin, folic acid, riboflavin, iron, potassium, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin A and C also contain pectin.

Clogged Arteries

Clogged arteries can lead to health problems. It can lead to heart attack or stroke. Symptoms may include chest pain, angina, breath shortness, dizziness, nausea and sweating.

Fenugreek as well as resveratrol, selenium, garlic, green tea, cod liver oil and omega-3 fatty acids are herbal supplements that may be used to remove artery blockages.

Fenugreek Extract for Enlarging Breasts

Fenugreek has been known as a breast enlarger for a long time. It contains diosgenin which has estrogen-like properties. Fenugreek has also been used to treat hormonal disorders, to lessen the effect of hot flushes and other symptoms of menopause. Fenugreek is also considered an aphrodisiac.

Breast Milk Stimulator

A boost in milk production will be apparent 24 hrs after consuming fenugreek capsules. Fenugreek should not be used by pregnant women as it may trigger uterine contractions that can lead to induced labor.

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Reduce Fever

To treat a fever, simply consume one or two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds three times a day along with green tea or any other herbal tea.

Fenugreek was used traditionally to treat wounds, arthritis, relieve pain, assist with kidney function and flu.

It is effective for the treatment of diabetes and high cholesterol.

Treating Diabetes and Lowering Blood Sugar Levels

Fenugreek helps lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels and may be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that participants with type 2 diabetes had significantly lower blood sugar levels after eating fenugreek seeds. Enquire at a health shop for the correct amount of fenugreek seed to take daily.

Hair Treatment

Fenugreek seeds contains lecithin and amino acids that promote hair growth, it also makes hair thicker and helps with dry hair and dandruff.

Hair Growth

Mix one tablespoon of castor oil with

two tablespoons of fenugreek seed powder.
Apply to scalp and hair.

Shampoo after thirty minutes.

Herbal Cure for Skin Inflammation

Research has shown that fenugreek is an effective treatment for skin problems such as eczema, boils, burns, and gout. Medicinally it has also been used for the treatment of wounds, arthritis, bronchitis and constipation.

Take a spoon of fenugreek seeds and grind them into a powder. Mix the ground powder with warm water. Soak a cloth into the mixture. Apply the soaked cloth directly onto the affected skin.

Anti-cancer Agent

Research on fenugreek has shown that it may be an effective anticancer agent. In lab studies of breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer cells, fenugreek extract inhibited the growth of cancer cells but not normal cells. The compound diosgenin had been previously identified as a cytotoxic agent. However when used alone, it is not able to kill cancer cells significantly faster than normal cells. The goal of chemotherapy research is to find agents that attack cancer cells selectively.

This means that the whole extract containing all the active components may have advantage over purified single active constituents. These results were based on all cultures in the laboratory and have not been verified in clinical trials on human subjects. Research also indicates that the diosgenin in fenugreek may play an important part in inhibiting several types of cancer.

Reference: Johns Hopkins University, Shabbeer Shabana, Baltimore

Side Effects of Fenugreek

Nausea and diarrhea may occur.

Used as a Spice

As a spice fenugreek has been used for thousands of years. When ground to a fine powder, fenugreek seeds are a favorite in Indian curries.

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