Fenugreek- Uses And Healing Properties

1 June, 2009 No Comment

Fenugreek is one of the most popular herbs valued for its host of medicinal benefits. It is known as Trigonella Foenum under its Latin name and is commonly known as Greek Hay, Bird’s Foot, Alova or Greek Clover.

Fenugreek is a bitter herb and its leaves and seeds are widely used for medicinal purposes. It is valued for its potent carminative, antioxidant, expectorant, laxative and demulcent properties which make the herb a potent remedy for battling a number of ailments.

Uses and healing properties of Fenugreek:
Fenugreek is widely recommended for increasing the size of breasts and owes its bust enhancing capabilities to diosgenin, a steroid sapogenin that is used for the production of synthetic estrogen. It is known to encourage the growth of fresh breast cells and enlarges the size and fullness of breasts naturally.

Fenugreek also stimulates milk-flow in nursing women who might be suffering from insufficient lactation. This herb is also widely recommended by herbalists for enhancing sex drive and for balancing the hormone levels in women, particularly during premenstrual syndrome and menopause.

It effectively combats painful menstruation and alleviates the symptoms of menopause. Its powerful antioxidant properties delay the ageing process and prevent the onslaught of disease.

Fenugreek has been used since ages to treat fevers, bronchitis, skin irritations, wounds, swollen glands and sore throat. Research indicates that the herb may balance the levels of blood sugar in the body, thereby making it a potent remedy for battling diabetes.

As per studies, Fenugreek possesses the amino acid 4-hydroxyisoleuceine that plays a vital role in accelerating the production of insulin in the body.

Fenugreek also abounds in lipids, mucilage, protein, peptides and saponins and has been used by the Chinese in traditional medicine for treating an array of ailments such as painful testicles, hernia, edema of the legs and premature ejaculation. This herb has also been found useful when used for treating arthritis and gout. External application of fenugreek also helps promote the healing of eczema, ulcers and boils.