Manage your blood sugar and cholesterol with Fenugreek

Fenugreek commonly known as Methi in Hindi,Menthe in Kannada,primarily  used as a spice,it is also used to treat a variety of diseases.Latin name of Fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum and belongs to the family Leguminaseae.In Sanskrit it is called as Methika.

 

Fenugreek seeds contain protein,vitamin C,niacin and potassium.Active ingredients are alkaloids,lysine and L.tryptophan.

Fenugreek seeds

 

Medicinal uses and Home remedies of Fenugreek.

 

• Daily intake of seeds in any form of food preferably raw,helps for balancing cholesterol.
• To lower blood sugar level in type 2 Diabetes ,take 1tsp seed powder daily in buttermilk  twice daily before food.
• For skin problems like boils,burns,eczema apply the paste of fenugreek seed over the affected area.
• Daily intake of fenugreek is useful in gastritis and acid reflux.Because of containing mucilage,it helps to sooth gastro- intestinal inflammation by coating the lining if the stomach and intestine.
• To reduce the effect of fever,it should be taken with honey and lemon juice.According to Ayurveda it has got cooling property and it subsides vitiated Pitta and nourishes the body.
• Because of containing hormone precursors, it helps to increase milk production in lactating woman.
• Due to its oestrogen like properties, it is useful  to reduce hot flushes and mood fluctuations during menopause and thought to be helpful for painful PMS.
• It is also useful in reproductive disorders,to induce labour, to reduce menstrual pain.
• As the seed has husk and it absorbs more water,resulting in bulkier stool it is useful in diarrhoea when given with butter milk.
• It is also useful in premature ejaculation and to increase the sexual desire.
• Grinding the seeds into fine powder ,one can mix it with warm water and it gives soothing relief for sore throat.
• For dandruff and hair fall ,soak seeds over night,grind it to a paste [add coconut milk-This gives better result], apply on the scalp and hair,leave for 20 minutes and rinse.It tones the hair,gives it a silky feel and shine.