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Fenugreek seeds

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Oral Uses

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds contain a soluble fiber; they stimulate insulin action; stimulate insulin secretion; reduce blood sugar. Take 10-75 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds prevent cholesterol absorption; reduce cholesterol synthesis; reduce total cholesterol; increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 20-80 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Arteriosclerosis RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds reduce total cholesterol; reduce triglycerides; increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 20-80 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast-feeding support RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are galactogogue; they increase milk production. Take crushed fenugreek seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Constipation RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are a bulk-forming laxative; they contain a soluble fiber; stimulate bowel movement; alleviate constipation. Take 15-50 g of debittered fenugreek seeds daily, in divided doses, when you have constipation.

  • Diabetes type I RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds contains a soluble fiber; stimulate insulin action; stimulate insulin secretion; reduce blood sugar. Take 25-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds reduce total cholesterol; reduce triglycerides; increase HDL (good) cholesterol; prevent cholesterol absorption; reduce cholesterol synthesis; reduce heart disease risk. Take 20-80 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are hypoglycemic; they reduce blood sugar. Take 5-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are appetite enhancer; they stimulate appetite. Take 5-10 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are demulcent; they soothe mucous membranes. Take 5-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

  • Action - Emmenagogue RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are emmenagogue; they promote menstrual flow. Take 5-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

  • Action - Galactogogue RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are galactogogue; they increase milk production. Take 5-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

  • Action - Laxative RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are laxative; they facilitate defecation by softening the stool. Take 5-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, when you have constipation.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are mucilaginous; they soothe and calm inflamed tissue. Take 5-50 g of crushed fenugreek seeds daily, with meals, for many months.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Emollient RatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are emollient; they soften and soothe the skin. Apply fenugreek containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRating

    Fenugreek seeds are mucilaginous; they soothe and calm inflamed tissue. Apply fenugreek containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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