Fenugreek

Other Common Names: Greek hay, Trigonella

Latin description: Trigonella foenum-graecum.

Parts to use: Seeds.

Chemical constituents: Trigonelline, choline, gentianine, biotin, inositol, lecethin, mucilage, diosgenin, flavonoids, PABA, trimethylamine.

Actions: Expectorant, mucilaginous, restorative, secretolytic, antiseptic, hyperemic

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Taken as a tea for simple infective conditions like colds and sinus problems. Produces perspiration. Take in early stages of viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory tract. Also for bronchitis, fevers (reduces), and as a gargle for sore throats.
Used in poultice form for skin inflammations. Helps normalize skin function and is used in cases of acne.
Used for flatulence and digestive problems.
Used to treat diabetes.
Regulates pituitary to control appetite. Helps with difficulty of fat absorption.
FENUGREEK WATER (for dyspepsia or diarrhea) = 1 oz. of seeds simmered in 1 pint (2½ C.) of water in a covered pan for 15 minutes; cool and drink by the wineglassful.

Dosage

Capsules: up to 5 “0” capsules 3x daily. The herb is
usually considered to bitter to be used in an infusion.

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