| Scientific: | Trigonella foenum-graceum |
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| Other: | Fenugreek |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
Gynecological
• agalactea
• dysmenorrhea
Male Reproduction
• low testosterone
• low libidio
Gastrointestinal
• anorexia
• convalescence
• dyspepsia
• gastritis
• peptic ulcers
Endocrine
• diabetes mellitus
• hypercholesterolemia
Musculoskeletal
• arthrits
Respiratory
• bronchitis
Integumentary (externally)
• boils
• sores
• lymphadenitis
• fistulas
• tumours
• Demulcent
• Bitter
• Hypoglycemic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antirheumatic
• Galactagogue
• Vulnerary
• Hepatic
• Cholagogue
• Antihyperlipidemic
• Mucilage
• Alkaloids (Trigonelline)
• Steroidal Saponins (Diosgenin, Foenugraecin)
• Flavonoids (Apigenin, Luteolin)
• Amino Acid (4-Hydroxy-Isoleucine)
• Coumarins
Decoction: 1½ tsp of seeds per cup (lactation)
Tincture 1-2 ml tid
Cold infusion: 1-2 tsp seed powder/cup
Lactation • considered safe.
Pregnancy • should be sued with caution and not exceed the amount found in diet.
Boy odor • may cause " maple syrup " like odour when
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