Health Benefits of Fenugreek AKA Methi

The Amazing Fenugreek Seed

Fenugreek or AKA Methi in India,  is an amazing plant, with such a varied amount of usefulness. There are three main uses as an herb (the leaves) as a spice (the seeds) and as a vegetable (the entire plant).
The seeds have a very pungent aroma  and a bitter taste however in small quantities do enhance flavour, especially in Indian cuisine, commonly Indian Curry.

As well as being a great food additive, there is a wealth of medicinal and health usefulness too? 
Fenugreek contains fiber, protein,vitamins, niacin, potassium, iron and alkaloids. A fantastic array of  compounds to aid in medical issues and beauty products.

Increase breast milk production: 
This is most documented medical used. This is because of  the presence of diosgenin in the Fenugreek seed which increases milk production in lactating mothers.

Induce and ease child birth:
Fenugreek has been used and found to bet useful in inducing childbirth by helping with uterine contractions and also helps to reduce labor pains.

Ease women’s health problems:
Fenugreek contains diosgenin and isoflavones which has oestrogen-like properties which help reduce  discomfort of menstrual cramps. These compounds also ease menopausal symptoms  too such as  hot flashes.

Breast Enlargement:
The oestrogen  property of fenugreek can help with breast with enlargement by balancing hormones in women.

Reduce cardiovascular risk
Fenugreek seed conatins  galactomannan and potassium which has cardiovascular benefits. This can lowers the risk of heart attack. The potassium which counters the action of sodium in the blood stream thelps control heart rate and blood pressure.

Aid for diabetes
Galactomannan  is a soluble fibre and is present in fenugreek.This slows down the rate of sugar absorption into blood. Fenugreek also contains amino acid  helping the production of insulin.

Aid for digestion:
 Fenugreek helps detoxify the body and can also aid in constipation.

Cure acid reflux or heartburn:
Adding Fenugreek seeds to your food can help digest your meals and help with acid reflux.

Remedy for fever and sore throat:
Fenugreek as a  tea with lemin and honey can help with the symptoms of coughs and colds and soothes sore throats.

Weight Loss by suppressing appetite:
Use fenugreek to aid weight loss by soaking the seeds over night and then chew in the morning before eating breakfast, this will  aid in surpessing you hunger.

 Aid for skin inflammation:
Grind fenugreek seeds to a paste and gently rub on the affected area. Effective for eczma and pimples and also burns and rashes.

Beauty product:
You can use fenugreek as a way to cleanse your skin by boiling the seeds in hot water and using this to wash and cleanse your skin or by grinding the seeds into a powder and adding a water to create a face pack. This method will help to reduce acne

Solution to hair problems: 
For hair problems such as thinning or dandruff, firstly  boil the seeds fr 10 minutes then leave the seeds to soak over night in virgin coconut oil. Apply a little of this remedy to your hair after washing.


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