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Parts used and where grown: Although originally from southeastern Europe and western Asia, fenugreek grows today in many parts of the world, including India, northern Africa, and the United States. The seeds of fenugreek contain the most potent medicinal effects of the plant.

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In what conditions might fenugreek be supportive?

Constipation	Diabetes	High cholesterol
Respiratory	Stomach ailments	Breast feeding

Usage

The major use of Fenugreek is soothing inflamed mucous membranes of the gastro-intestinal tract and for upper respiratory irritation. It is useful for all mucous conditions, such as lung congestion and bronchitis. Fenugreek is beneficial in wasting conditions, low energy, anemia, arthritis and milk production in nursing mothers. It helps heal and reduce inflammation of wounds, sores and boils.

History

Fenugreek's usage dates back to the time of Hippocrates and enjoys an excellent empirical reputation among herbalists. It was used as both a medicinal and culinary spice. Its use as a spice may have triggered its use as a therapeutic agent especially for digestive disorders. A favorite of Hippocrates, Fenugreek has an ancient history as a therapeutic herb, which dates back to the Egyptians and Greeks. Fenugreek has been used frequently as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially with mucous membranes. Lactating women also ingested this herb to increase milk production. As a nutritive tonic for inflamed stomach conditions, alone or in combination, Fenugreek seeds have been a common formula ingredient for many centuries.


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Active constituents: The steroidal saponins account for many of the beneficial effects of fenugreek, particularly the inhibition of cholesterol absorption and synthesis.² The seeds are rich in dietary fiber, which may be the main reason it can lower blood sugar levels in diabetes.³

How much should I take? Due to the somewhat bitter taste of fenugreek seeds, debitterized seeds or encapsulated products are preferred. The typical range of intake is 5-30 grams with each meal or 15-90 grams all at once with one meal. As a tincture, 1-2 ml of fenugreek can be taken up to three times per day.

Are there any side effects or interactions? Use of more than 100 grams of fenugreek seeds daily can cause intestinal upset and nausea. Otherwise, fenugreek is extremely safe.

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Fenugreek is used worldwide for it's mucilaginous properties. Historically it was used to treat both respiratory and stomach ailments. It is also a popular spice. 2 capsules provides: 1.22 gms of Fenugreek Seed

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References:
1. Escot N. Fenugreek. ATOMS 1994/5;Summer:7-12. 2. Sauvaire Y, Ribes G, Baccou JC, Loubatieres-Mariani MM. Implication of steroid saponins and sapogenins in the hypocholesterolemic effect of fenugreek. Lipids 1991;26:191-7. 3. Ribes G, Sauvaire Y, Da Costa C, et al. Antidiabetic effects of subfractions from fenugreek seeds in diabetic dogs. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1986;182:159-66.

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