Fenugreek

Other Names: Alholva, Bird's Foot, Bockshornklee, Bockshornsame, Chandrika, Egypt Fenugreek, Fenogreco, Fenugrec, Foenugraeci Semen, Foenugreek, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Greek Hay Seed, Hu Lu Ba, Medhika, Methi, Methika, Sénégrain, Sénégré, Trigonella, Trigonella Foenum, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Trigonella foenugraecum, Trigonelle, Woo Lu Bar.

• Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or diabetes. Fenugreek has been reported to affect blood clotting and blood sugar levels.
• Fenugreek may also interact with diabetes medications. Fenugreek may interact with medications that slow blood-clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs).
• Although uncommon, allergic reactions to fenugreek have been reported. Stop taking fenugreek and seek emergency medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives.
• Fenugreek may change the color and smell of the urine. Although this is not harmful, your doctor may question this change in color or odor since it may be similar to that caused by the metabolic disorder "maple syrup urine disease".
• Fenugreek may not be safe for children.

• rich in antioxidant properties
• it is proved to be effective in the production of breast milk after childbirth
• powerful antiviral properties : The researchers now say that fenugreek stops the viruses that cause sniffles and Sore Throat and Tonsillitis.
• Testosterone Booster
• Can boost sex drive by at least 25%.
• Arthritis
• Diabetes : Fenugreek keeps blood sugar levels balanced by slowing the absorption of sugars in the stomach and stimulating insulin. 4-hydroxyisoleucine , a natural phytochemical extracted from the Fenugreek herb has been scientifically shown to increase carbohydrate storage in muscle cells while decreasing carbohydrate fat storage through the sensitizing of insulin receptors in muscle tissue.
• Cancer : In the journal Integrative Cancer Therapy researchers found that fenugreek along with other medicinal extracts reduced the number, incidence, and multiplicity of tumors, which was confirmed by the pathologic studies that showed regressed tumors. Results of the study confirmed that fenugreek extract not only limits the rate of proliferation by inhibition of the processes integral to cancer development but also induce programmed cell death of cancer cells leading to fewer and regressed tumors. Various animal experiments have shown fenugreek inhibits liver cancer cells. In China, fenugreek is employed as a pessary in the treatment of cervical cancer.
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Improve appetite
• Improve digestion
• To maintain a healthy metabolism
• Increase male libido naturally and male potency
• Body Building : can increase muscle strength and decrease body fat percentage.
• Skin problems (wounds, rashes and boils)
• Sore throat
• Acid reflux
• might help lower cholesterol.
• Kidney Diseases : fenugreek is believed to reduce the presence of calcium oxalate in kidney stones.
• The herb is currently being studied for its cardiovascular benefits.
• aluminium Toxixity : The researchers concluded that fenugreek seeds can be used as a regular nutrient to alleviate the side effects of aluminum ingestion, especially for anybody populations who are more susceptible to developing aluminum toxicity.
• applied topically, it’s an effective treatment for hair loss.

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.