Fenugreek

Special Precautions of Fenugreek

Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or diabetes, or if you are taking any medicines to prevent or treat a blood clotting disorder or diabetes. Fenugreek has been reported to affect blood clotting and blood sugar levels. 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".

The benefits of Fenugreek are

The fenugreek is used for centuries, which is rich in antioxidant properties and it is proved to be effective in the production of breast milk after childbirth- reports the Telegraph. Now, the herb fenugreek seems to have a powerful anti viral properties. The researchers now say that fenugreek stops the viruses that cause sniffles and Sore Throat.