Fenugreek

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

Available to buy from the Purple Sage Web Shop as a tincture or dried seed

Parts used: dried ripe seeds

Constituents: steroidal saponins, mucilage polysaccharide, alkaloids (including trigonelline), proteins, free amino acids, saponin-hydrolysing enzymes, proteinase inhibitors, flavone glycosides, sterols, lecithin, choline

Actions: demulcent, hypoglycaemic, laxative, nutritive, expectorant, orexigenic. Used topically as an emollient for wounds.

Indications: diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolaemia, dyspepsia, anorexia, gastritis, convalescence. Topically for boils, wounds, ulcers, eczema, myalgia, lymphadenitis, gout

Applications: Fenugreek is a bitter digestive remedy that stimulates the appetite and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract. The soothing mucilage component is of value in treating gastritis and gastric ulcers. It has been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood glucose levels, and can be taken to encourage the flow of breast milk. Applied topically, it has an anti-inflammatory action.

Safety: the absorption of other drugs may be affected by fenugreek’s high mucilaginous fibre content. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Excessive doses may cause diarrhoea and flatulence.

Dosage: 500mg three times a day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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