Fenugreek a Mediterranean herb cultivated in India, Africa and Europe. The seeds are used as a flavouring and for medicinal purpose in herbal medicine. It is also used as cattle feed.
It contains active compounds said to promote healing and some nutritional elements.
Fenugreek seeds have been found to contain protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, and diosgenin (which is a compound that has properties similar to estrogen)
Health benefits
Fenugreek are used in herbal medicine to relive fever and stomach complaints and to help diabetes. It is used externally as a poultice or ointment to treat skin infections. It is also used as a medicine for anemia, gout and nervous exhaustion. It has been found to help increase libido.
Studies have found people who took 2 ounces (56g) of fenugreek seed each day had significantly (around 14 percent) lower cholesterol levels after 24 weeks, and had lowered their risk of heart attack by more than 25 percent.
Fenugreek are used as a herb for flavouring food.
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