Information on Fenugreek
| Latin Name |
| Trigonella foenum-graecum |
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| Other Names |
| Bockshornsamen |
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| Affects |
| Endocrine system, Liver |
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| Herb Forms |
| Bulk herb, powder. |
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| Dosages |
Decoction: 1 cup 2-3 x daily
Powder: ground seed for poultices |
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| Cautions |
| Avoid in large doses during pregnancy. |
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| Botanical Information |
| A simple-stemmed hairy, white-flowered plant that grows one to two feet tall. |
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| Description |
Fenugreek seed is a common spice used to stimulate the appetite and improve digestion and assimilation. It has been used traditionally to stimulate lactation in women, and also in domestic animals; to ease bronchitis and chronic cough; to reduce fever; and to treat mouth ulcers. Fenugreek tea is also used to help relieve atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Fenugreek seeds are used as a poultice for inflammation, boils, sores, and wounds.
Fenugreek has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of WARM. |
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| References |
| Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.
Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
Reynolds, J., ed. 1993. Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
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Ailments treated by Fenugreek
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