Fenugreko - Fenugreek

Scientific Name:

Trigonella foenum-graecum

What is Fenugreek?

Fenugreek belongs to the group of legumes, along with chickpeas and lentil. It is a cultivable plant in the vegetable or the home. It has low altitude, is of Asian origin, has smooth green leaves, three per stem.

MEDICINAL USES

BREAST INCREASE

Fenugreek contain diosgenin, used to produce synthetic estrogen. Among its properties, it is known to promote new breast cells, thus increasing the volume and size of the cells. It is also known its milk promoting effect, thus helping to breastfeed, and its aphrodisiac effects.

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

It has been found that the flavonoids and polysaccharides contained in fenugreek cure gastritis as effectively as omeprazole, but without its negative or collateral effects. In addition, thanks to its fibers, it fights constipation and promotes peristaltic movements. It protects the digestive mucous, desinflamándolas and lubricating them.

ALZHEIMER AND DIABETES

Fenugreek has been shown to be rich in choline and beta-carotenes, which together protect against Alzheimer's disease. It also reduces the amount of sugar in the blood, helping it control and cure diabetes.

How to use Fenugeek?

Both leaves and seeds are used. The leaves can be eaten in salad, fresh or infused, and the seeds can be processed as powder or pasta.