Fenugreek Leaves

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reek Leaves" ori-width="176" ori-height="176">              Uses : Fenugreek seed has been used forstomach upset, swelling (inflammation) of the upper air passages orthroat, appetite, for lowering blood sugar and for softening thestool. It also has been used as a gargle to relieve sore throat andas an external dressing for swelling (local inflammation). TheSeeds are very nourishing and are given to convalescents and toencourage weight gain, especially in anorexia nervosa. Research hasshown that the Seeds can inhibit cancer of the liver, lower bloodcholesterol levels and also have an antidiabetic effect. The Seedsand leaves are anticholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor,carminative, demulcent, deobstruent, emollient, expectorant,febrifuge, galactogogue, hypoglycaemic, laxative, parasiticide,restorative and uterine tonic. The Seeds can be ground into apowder and used as a poultice for abscesses, boils, ulcers, burnsetc. or they can be used as a douche for excessive vaginaldischarge. One of its constituent alkaloids used in cancer therapy.An essential oil is obtained from the seed - used as food flavoringand medicinally. The dried plant has a strong aroma of hay. Theleaves are refrigerant and aperient and are given for vitiatedconditions of pitta. A poultice of the leaves is applied forswellings.
Fenugreek Leaves