Indications

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

Actions

• Demulcent
• Bitter
• Hypoglycemic
• Antispasmodic
• Antiinflammatory
• Antirheumatic
• Galactagogue
• Vulnerary
• Hepatic
• Cholagogue
• Antihyperlipidemic

Constituents

• Mucilage
• Alkaloids (Trigonelline)
• Steroidal Saponins (Diosgenin, Foenugraecin)
• Flavonoids (Apigenin, Luteolin)
• Amino Acid (4-Hydroxy-Isoleucine)
• Coumarins

Posology

Decoction: 1½ tsp of seeds per cup (lactation)
Tincture 1-2 ml tid
Cold infusion: 1-2 tsp seed powder/cup

Safety

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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