History:-
Few historical facts includes - native of the
Mediterranean area, the seeds have been used for thousands of years for
medicinal purposes. Undoubtedly one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants,
fenugreek is widely grown today in the Mediterranean countries, Pakistan,
Argentina, France, India, North Africa, and the United States etc as a food,
condiment, medicinal, dye, and forage plant.
{A dated back reference is not registered in the multiple research sources I used}
Health Benefits:-
& Fenugreek powder / dust (seeds) is extremely beneficial for our
cardiovascular system -- soluble fiber which promotes
the functionality of heart and reduces the risk of heart attack.
& High in potassium and low in sodium - keeps blood pressure under
control and regulates heart rate.
& Lowers Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL or ‘bad cholesterol’) - used as
a cholesterol blocking agent.
& Decelerates absorption rate of sugar into our bloodstream. It stimulates the production of insulin and
acts as a Diabetes controlling wonder.
& It flushes out toxic materials from our body and keeps it clean,
which aids in better digestion. Relieves
Chronic constipation, it contains large amount of dietary fiber.
& When ingested in dust form, fenugreek seeds create a protective
coat on the inner wall of our stomach as well as intestine. This soothes
inflammed tissues and prevents gastric
ulcer, heartburn and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GRD).
& Rich in iron, a great remedy for anemic patients - increases
hemoglobin in Red Blood Corpuscles (RBC)
& It safeguards the mucus membrane of the colon and helps us keep
colon cancer at bay.
& Fenugreek powder is
one of the most effective natural remedies for women health issues, especially
for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), relaxation during menstrual cramps, and common
signs of menopause like hot flashes, mood swing, etc.
& Boosts the
production of milk in lactating women
& Several studies have
established that fenugreek can lessen labor pain considerably and make the
process of child birth easier by stimulating the contractions of uterine
muscles.
& Powdered fenugreek
is also good for curing high fever and respiratory diseases. It can help us get
relief from sore throat and chronic cough.
Cosmetic companies are extracting oil
from seeds – benefits below:-
& Fenugreek seeds are
known to have excellent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Helps reduce skin inflammation (caused by wounds, eczema, burns, etc. and
accelerate the healing ).
& Repair damaged skin
cells and regenerates to wade off wrinkles, age spots, fine lines.
& Fenugreek powder makes
an excellent homemade facial scrub leading to a naturally glowing skin (removes
dead cells and blackheads).
Benefits of Fenugreek Powder for Hair
& Fenugreek powder is
one of the most effective solutions for dandruff.
& It is a natural
treatment and great hair mask -- prevents hair fall & makes hair roots
strong. Stimulates hair growth & gives a shiny luster.
