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Fenugreek (Methi / Methika)

Trigonella foenum-graecum

ମେଥି (Methi)मेथी (Methi)Methika
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
Mediterranean & Western Asia
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Both

About the Plant

Slender erect branched annual legume to 50cm; trifoliate obovate toothed leaves, solitary yellow-white axillary pea flowers, and slender beaked sickle pods containing rhombic seeds.

Traditional Uses

Diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, lactational deficiency, and reflux

Parts Used

Seeds, fresh leaves

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Tikta, Katu
  • Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Lowers fasting blood sugar, boosts breast milk volume, and reduces serum cholesterol

Precautions

High doses can cause maple-syrup odor in sweat and urine; avoid large doses in pregnancy

Interesting Facts

Fenugreek seeds contain unique 4-hydroxyisoleucine, which directly stimulates pancreatic insulin release