Fenugreek Powder

Description

Other Benefits as per Ayurveda

• It helps in detoxification of the body.
• It provides natural food fibers & nutrients required for the body.

Possible Indications

• Indigestion
• Flatulence
• Dyslipidemia
• Sugar health
• Sore throat

As per Ayurveda

Fenugreek (Methi) is a wonder herb and a very popular vegetable used in India. Both the leaves and seeds are very useful for the body. It helps to modify the food texture & taste.

Methi is rich in Proteins, Calcium, Phosphorus and Iron in their natural forms. Its mineral and vitamin contents are also very high and easily assimilated by our body. Methi seeds are nourishing and rejuvenating with the properties of a stimulant.

Methi seeds are used as a spice and leaves are eaten as vegetables.

Composition

Alkaloids, including trigonelline, gentianine and carpaine, fiber, 4-hydroxyisoleucine and fenugreekine, a component that may have hypoglycemic activity. Other constituents of fenugreek include mucilage, bitter fixed oil, volatile oil, and the alkaloids choline and trigonelline

Common & Uncommon Names

• Botanical Name: Trigonella Foenum Graecum
• English Name: Fenugreek
• Hindi Name: Meethi

Other Uncommon Names of This Herb

Alholva, Bird’s Foot, Bockshornklee, Chandrika, Egypt Fenugreek, Fenogreco, Fenugrec, Foenugraeci Semen, Fenugreek, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Greek Hay Seed, Methika, Methi, Methika, Sénégrain, Sénégré, Trigonella, Trigonella Foenum, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum, Trigonellae Foenugraeci, Trigonelle.

Properties

• Rasa (Taste): Pungent
• Guna (Characteristics): Light, Soothing
• Virya (Potency): Warm (Hot)
• Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Pungent

Best Source

Wild in Kashmir, Punjab and upper gangetic plains

Directions for Use

Take 5 Gms (half to one teaspoon) 2 times a day Fenugreek Powder with water 1-2 hrs after meals. Take the first dose after breakfast. If you are mixing with other herbs, use Fenugreek proportionately or consult your healthcare provider.

Precautions

• Pregnant/Lactating women, children or any with Known pre-existing condition should take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle

• Morning walk
• Nutritional diet
• Yoga
• Peaceful mind
• Restful sleep

Foods to Favor

• Light diet [khichri]
• Green and black grams
• Green leafy vegetables [cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, spinach, broccoli]
• Fresh fruits [apple, papaya, orange, pineapple, peach, plums]
• Yellow lentil [moong dal]
• Bitter gourd
• Cumin seeds
• Ajwain
• Black pepper
• Mustard oil
• Cucumber

Foods to Avoid

• Potato
• Sweet potato
• Whole milk products
• Bakery products
• Chilled water
• Soft drinks
• Sea food
• Cakes
• Sweet bread
• Chocolates
• Junk food

Do’s

• Drink lukewarm water.
• Try to exercise regularly.

Don’ts

• Avoid stress and anxiety in daily activities.
• Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.
• Avoid tobacco chewing.
• Avoid excessive sugary products or drinks.

Classical References

• Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India
• DravyaGuna Vigyan
• Adarsha Nighantu

Scientific References

• Sharma P.C, et al, Database on medicinal plants used in Ayurveda, vol-14, Page no-404- 408.
• Gupta A.K et al, Quality standard of Indian medicinal plants, vol-4th, published by Indian council of medicinal research New Delhi, page no-327-329.

Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books

Special Notes

This herb has been approved by the Department of Ayush/ Government of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as classical reference by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.

GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.