Fenugreek seeds are easily available in our kitchen and we use it daily while cooking. But, do we all know the benefits of fenugreek. This is a herb whose seeds and leaves both are beneficial for our health. Fenugreek seeds have many medicinal values and their leaves contains minerals and vitamins essential for our body.
Fenugreek is reffered as ‘Methi’ in Hindi, ‘Menthulu’ in Telugu, ‘Vendhayam’ in Tamil, ‘Uluva’ in Malyalam, ‘Menthe’ in Kannada, ‘Meth’ in Punjabi, ‘Methi Dane’ in Marathi and ‘Methi’ in Bengali. This herb is differently used in different places.
This herb is native to southeastern Europe, north Africa, and western Asia, but widely cultivated in other parts of the world. Its botanical name is Trigonella foenum graecum. Fenugreek is used as seasoning and flavoring agent in bards, particularly in Egypt, India and Middle East.
They are useful in various purposes:
- It have an anti-ageing effect
- It cures Acne
- It moisturize skin
- It prevent Hair loss
- It add Shine and fight against dandruff
- Prevents premature graying
- Helps to control Diabetes
- Helps to reduce pain from Arthritis
- Aid digestion
- Helps in weight loss
- Improve Kidney functions
- Protect Liver
- Reduce Cholesterol
Fenugreek is an annual herb with light green leaves and small white flowers. It’s of the pea family and also known as Greek hay .
Fenugreek Nutrition Facts:
- 35.5 calories
- 6.4 grams carbohydrates
- 2.5 grams protein
- 0.7 gram fat
- 2.7 grams fiber
- 3.7 milligrams iron (20 percent DV)
- 0.1 milligram manganese (7 percent DV)
- 0.1 milligram copper (6 percent DV)
- 21 milligrams magnesium (5 percent DV)
- 32.6 milligrams phosphorus (3 percent DV)
- 0.1 milligram vitamin B6 (3 percent DV)
Fenugreek Benefits:
- Improves Digestive Problems and Cholesterol Levels
- Reduces Inflammation Inside the Body
- Increases Libido in Men
- Promotes Milk Flow in Breastfeeding
- Lowers Inflammation from Outside the Body
- Adds Flavor and Spice to Food
- Helps with Eating Disorders
- Improves Exercise Performance
Fenugreek seed is commonly used in cooking, and historically, fenugreek was used for a variety of health conditions, including for menopause relief and digestive problems. It was also used for inducing childbirth.
Today, fenugreek is used as a folk or traditional remedy for diabetes and loss of appetite, as well as to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. It’s also applied to the skin for inflammation among numerous other possible benefits.
