Scientific Name Trigonella foenum-graecum belongs to the family Fabaceae
Local Name Fenugreek seeds, methi (hindi), menthulu (telugu, venthyam(tamil)
Nutritive value Fenugreek seeds are rich source of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients Excellent source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium Vitamins that are optimum for health that are thiamin, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A, and vitamin-C.
Benefits for Women Fenugreek Seeds
Reduce Menopausal Hot Flashes :
Fenugreek contains diosgenin, which has similar properties to the female hormone, estrogen. During menopause bodies produce less estrogen due to which women experience symptom of hot flashes.
Reduce Menstrual Cramps:
Fenugreek seeds containing Diosgenin which has estrogen like properties and also helps the body to lessen the pains of menstrual cramp.
Reduce Menstrual Cramps :
Increases milk production in lactating women because of its Galactagogue quality .
Besides:
It stimulates uterine contractions during pregnancy to induce labor.
Benefits for Men Fenugreek Seeds
Increase in men Libido according to researches fenugreek contains compound called saponin which is belived to stimulate the production on male sex hormone ,including testosterone.
Health Benefits Fenugreek Seeds
Major contributor to lower glucose levels. especially beneficial to non-insulin dependent diabetics.
Helps lactating mothers to increase breast milk production due to its galactagogue (a substance that boosts milk production).
Regular consumption of fenugreek seeds helps lower risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides (fat found in the blood).
Fenugreek may also help preventing cancer as it is proved by studies that compound containing Diogenin which may have anti-carcinogenic properties & also acts as antioxidant & free radical scavenger.
Fenugreek are rich in fiber which are effective in treating constipation & cardiovascular.
Helps stave off viruses that cause colds and sore throat. It also helps alleviate symptoms of both.
Side effects
Fenugreek use during pregnancy is not recommended, since it has the potential to induce labor. If you are pregnant and wish to take it, you should do so only after consultation with your doctor.
While Fenugreek is generally considered to be safe when used moderately, there have been reports of a few minor side-effects. Nausea is one common side effect, while other people have reported gastrointestinal discomfort (diarrhea and/or gas). Also, when using this herb topically on the skin, it is important to watch out for skin irritations and rashes.
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