Fenugreek

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Unani Name: Methi (1)

Taste: Bitter

Mizaj: Heating & Drying (1)

Actions - Sedative, stomachic, expectorant, restorative, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic (1)

Therapeutic uses - Tuberculosis, bronchitis, sciatica, swollen glands, tumor (1), diabetes, lowering blood pressure, triglycerides, total cholesterol and insulin levels. It also increases HDL (good cholesterol). (2)

‘’…Oxytocin-like effects on the body, stimulating milk production and contracting the uterus.” (2)

Dosage/Application -

• Cooked 
• Decoctions - Menstrual pain, stomach upset & breast milk.
• Tincture - Used for reproductive disorders. 
• Capsules - It helps glucose metabolism. 
• Poultice - Used for boils & cellulitis. 
• Infusions - Taken for abdominal, menstrual, and labor cramps

Cautions

• Do NOT use it while pregnant.
• It may produce flatulence and increase sweating. 

References

1. Chishti, Ghulam Moinuddin. The Traditional Healer's Handbook: A Classic Guide to the Medicine of Avicenna. Inner Traditions/Bear, 1991.
2. White, Linda B., and Steven Foster. The Herbal Drugstore: The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medicines. Penguin Publishing Group, 2002.

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