Herbal Information for Fenugreek in Whole Organic Form
Common Names: Greek Hay
Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum graecumm
Other Names: Foenugreek, Fenigreek, Fenugreek
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Form: Whole
Pack Size: One Pound (1 lb.)
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: India
Cautions: Do not use if nursing or pregnant. Avoid fenugreek if you have a chickpea allergy.
Naturally Occurring Components: arginine, beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, coumarin, diosgenin, fiber, gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba), kaempferol, luteolin, magnesium, manganese, niacin, potassium, pyridoxine, quercetin, riboflavin, rutin, sulfur, thiamine, trigonelline, tryptophan, and vite.
Additional Information About Fenugreek
Benefits Digestion
Supports Healthy Blood Sugar when used with diet and exercise
Relieves Occasional Constipation
Support Upper Respiratory System
Aids Kidney Function
Natural Support for Menopausal Issues
Benefits natural galactogogue product ( increase for breast milk supply )
How to Use Fenugreek Seed
Fenugreek is a member of the legume family which includes beans and peas. It is often used in cooking but can also be put into capsules for easy consumption. Chemical constituents of fenugreek include arginine, beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, coumarin, diosgenin, fiber, gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaba), kaempferol, luteolin, magnesium, manganese, niacin, potassium, pyridoxine, quercetin, riboflavin, rutin, sulfur, thiamine, trigonelline, and tryptophan. Try a mix of curry and fenugreek seed powder in your marinade for fish, lamb, chicken, or beef!
How to include Fenugreek Seeds in your diet
1. Soak 1–2 tablespoons of seeds overnight and eat the seeds in the morning or drink as a tea.
2. Take 1 tsp of Fenugreek powder twice a day before meals or at night with warm milk or water.
Fenugreek Seeds, a power house of nutrition
Fenugreek is a legume and it has been used as a spice throughout the world to enhance the sensory quality of foods. It is known for its medicinal qualities such as antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, and immunological activities. Beside its medicinal value, it is also used as a part of various food product developments as food stabilizer, adhesive, and emulsifying agent due to its high fiber, protein and gum content.
Nutritionally, the seeds are known to contain a substantial amount of fiber and micronutrients including, choline, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, nicotinic acid, and niacin. Fenugreek powder also provide important fatty acids, phospholipids, glycolipids, oleic acid, linolenic acid, linoleic acid.
Fenugreek seeds dietary fiber is about 25% which can change the texture of food. Fenugreek aids in having beneficial influence on digestion and also has the ability to modify the food.
Fenugreek seeds support in maintaining glucose levels. The amino acid compounds in Fenugreek promote insulin discharge in the pancreas, which aids to lower glucose levels in the body.
Fenugreek also aids in contributing to breastfeeding women who may experience low milk supply. Fenugreek can support in increasing a woman’s breast milk supply because it acts as a galactagogue. Galactagogues are substances that help with increasing milk supply. Which in turn aids to stimulates the milk ducts and can increase milk production in as little as 24 hours.
Fenugreek as a hair exfoliant
1. Make a paste of Fenugreek seeds
2. Add it in curd / gel of your choice, Aloe Vera for example.
3. Water and apply to scalp to reduce dandruff, hair fall, grey hair.
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