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Fenugreek Seeds (dried, 3 ounces)

Botanical Name: Trogonelia foenum- gracum

Family: Leguminoseae

Folk History and Use

The most common uses of fenugreek today are culinary, such as providing maple flavor for confectioneries. It is also used in commercially prepared spices.

In addition, some of its folk medicine properties have been studied and substantiated. One study showed that an alcohol extract of the seeds could possibly be used as an oral hypoglycemic agent since it significantly lowered blood glucose levels in rats.

In folk medicine today, fenugreek is most commonly used for its expectorant properties. Like the other mucilaginous herbs, it causes the mucosa of the bowel to increase the production while decreasing the viscosity of protective fluid. This response in the digestive system triggers a sympathetic response in the other mucous membranes of the body. This is particularly noted in the respiratory and urinary systems.

It is usually a key component of lung, healing and expectorant formulas. It seems particularly suited to relieving the symptoms of allergies such as hay fever and in resolving the unproductive coughs often found in humid climates

Medicinal Properties

Definite Action

The benefits of viscous fiber

Lowers bowel transit time

Absorbs toxins from digestive tract

Balances intestinal flora

Demulcent effect on digestive tract

Hypoglycemia (alkaloids)

Uterine stimulant (saponins)

Antimicrobial (flavonoids)

Antispasmodic (flavonoids)

Expectorant (mucilage)

Typical daily Usage

Fresh Seed: 1/4-1/2 cup

Dried Seed: 6-12 gm

Extract: 9 gm dried seed, 45 ml alcohol, 45 ml water

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