Fenugreek (Methi) Health Benefits!!

 

 

Fenugreek (Methi) is nature’s great boon to mankind ant it is known for its miracle health benefits. It is an erect robust annual herb grows up to 40 to 60 cm. Fenugreek leaves and seeds are used in Indian kitchen frequently for dishes. Ayurveda has accepted as an effective herb for diabetes, anemia, indigestion and many other health issues. This is used since ancient times both as a food and medicine.

Fenugreek is native of Eastern Europe and Ethiopia. It can be also seen growing wild in north western India. Fenugreek leaves are used to make vegetable in North India that is known as commonly Methi Ka Saag. People have this in winters and enjoy it sometimes with cooking spinach leaves.

 

Fenugreek seeds are used commonly in India as a condiment for flavoring dishes and improving digestion. Seeds are packed with many essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C and B etc. Also contain a foetid and bitter fatty oil resin, mucilage and albumin.

 

Top 5 – Natural Health Benefits of Fenugreek

 

Digestive Complaints

 

Fenugreek leaves and seeds both are highly beneficial in indigestion and other related problems like bloating gas and sluggish liver. This wonderful herb just work wonders in stomach upset and results can be seen immediately. This can also take care of mouth and colon ulcers. Contributing many health benefits, fenugreek seeds are used often for diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia and flatulence.

You can take 1 tsp. Methi seeds or take powder as you are comfortable, have it with plain water after half an hour of meal.

An infusion of fenugreek leaves is used as gargle in mouth ulcers.

 

Diabetes

 

 

Fenugreek is widely used by diabetic people as an effective home remedy for diabetes. This helps to stimulate pancreatic cells to enhance insulin production as fenugreek has an amino acid called 4-hydroxyisoleucine. Regular use helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Soak 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds in glass of water, keep it overnight and drink the water empty stomach in the morning. Chew the seeds for better control.

Make use of fresh leaves for vegetable. It can be taken with chapattis. Results are amazing.

 

Lactation

 

 

Fenugreek Seeds are recommended to lactating mothers for healthy breast feed. These can be fried in ghee and finely powdered. This powder is mixed with wheat flour and sugar to prepare halwa. This is delicious recipe for mothers after delivery and can be given in small quantity daily.

Seeds made in to a gruel are also beneficial in lactating mothers, it helps to increase the milk flow. Fenugreek health benefits contribute amazingly in healthy breast milk for babies.

 

Anemia

 

 

Fenugreek seeds are rich in iron so used in anemia. These help to enhance red blood cells and fight blood loss. Leaves also helps in blood formation.

Cooked leaves can be used by adolescent girls to prevent anemia and deal with other associated issues of puberty.

Powdered seeds can be taken on daily basis half to 1 tsp daily with plain water.

 

Bad Breath and Body Odor

 

 

Indigestion and sluggish liver are the main root for bad breath and body smell. As fenugreek takes care of all kind of digestive health issues, bad breath also can be kept at bay. This can also deal with bad smell that comes from body openings like nose, mouth and vagina.

One can make herbal tea with fenugreek seeds, cardamom can be added for flavor. Have this daily twice for better results. It can remove the impurities from all the corners of mouth and also body where even mouth wash and body soaps can’t penetrate.

 

Make use of Fenugreek –LEAVES AND SEEDS in daily routine to have its miracle Health Benefits!! You can battle many health problems naturally!

 

Disclaimer:- 

For specific treatment, always consult an Ayurveda expert.
This article is not a substitute to the standard Medical Diagnosis or personalized Ayurvedic Treatment.
It is intended only for Information!

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