Other Names : Kasuri Methi, Kasoori methi, Methidried Fenugreek Leaves<br>
Fenugreek is an ancient spice especially for pickles. Kasturi Methi is the dried leave of the fenugreek plant. The dried leaves are used as an herb.<br>see also : [[Fenugreek]]
==Special Precautions of Fenugreek Leaves==
*Fenugreek has been known to be helpful in inducing childbirth by stimulating uterine contractions. It is also known to reduce labour pain. But here’s a word of caution. Excess intake of fenugreek seeds during pregnancy could put you in risk of miscarriage or premature childbirth.
==Benefits and uses of Fenugreek Leaves are==
*Methi is supposed to be natural cure for arthritis. *Methi, if consumed twice a day, cleans the intestines and directs the waste out of the body naturally.
*It is an appetizer, relieves constipation, and reduces colic. It is also known to cure leprosy, vomiting, bronchitis, and piles
* Kasoori Methi is tremendously beneficial for breastfeeding women; its regular use enhances milk production. This is a perfectly safe remedy for breastfeeding women who are suffering with low quantity of milk; the compound desogenin in Methi has proven properties to increase milk production in mothers.
* cholesterol : Kasoori Methi is an excellent support to lower cholesterol. Regular use of this herb with food can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 25%; it has properties to clear arteries and lower LDL.
* acid reflux and heartburn. Mucilage present in this vegetable forms a coat over intestinal lining and stomach to soothe gastrointestinal inflammation and provide relief from acid formation.
* Digestion : Kasoori Methi or dry fenugreek leaves sprinkled over cooked food or stuffed can be immensely beneficial for improving digestion, facilitating smooth bowel movements
* Beauty product : Fenugreek can be an excellent ingredient for your home-made beauty product. Fenugreek can be used in face packs to help prevent blackheads, pimples, wrinkles, etc. Washing your face with water boiled with fenugreek seeds or applying a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves for twenty minutes on your face can work wonders for your skin.
* a cure for skin inflammation and rashes.
* It is used in various commercial preparations for breast enlargement
* also recommended to certain women to ease child birth by Doctors.
* Its seeds along with lemon and honey are an age old remedy to reduce fever which is still practiced in rural areas of Indian Subcontinent prominently.
* Increase breast milk production : Fenugreek ranks high among the ‘must haves’ for nursing mothers. This is due to the presence of diosgenin in the spice which increases milk production in lactating mothers.
*Induce and ease child birth : Fenugreek has been known to be helpful in inducing childbirth by stimulating uterine contractions. It is also known to reduce labour pain. But here’s a word of caution. Excess intake of fenugreek seeds during pregnancy could put you in risk of miscarriage or premature childbirth.
* Ease women’s health problems : Fenugreek contains compounds like diosgenin and isoflavones with oestrogen-like properties which help reduce symptoms like discomfort and menstrual cramps associated with PMS. These compounds also ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Women are more prone to iron deficiency during adolescence (initiation of menstrual periods), during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Including green leafy veggies like fenugreek (methi) in your diet can supply a good amount of iron. But make sure to add tomatoes or potatoes to the preparations to enhance the iron absorption.
* Breast Enlargement : Want to enlarge your breasts? Include fenugreek in your regular diet. The oestrogen-like property of fenugreek can help in breast enlargement by balancing hormones in women.
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