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fenugreek /fen·u·greek/ (fen´u-grēk) the leguminous plant Trigonella foenum-graecum, or its seeds, which are used for loss of appetite and skin inflammations; also used in traditional Chinese medicine and in Indian medicine. fenugreek, an annual herb found in Europe and Asia. uses It is used for loss of appetite, skin inflammation, water retention, cancer, constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol, high blood glucose, and calcium oxalate stones. It may be effective at lowering blood glucose (slow intestinal absorption) and as a poultice for local inflammation, but there are insufficient reliable data on its efficacy for other uses. contraindications It should not be used during pregnancy because it can cause premature labor. It is also contraindicated during lactation, in children, and in those with known hypersensitivity to this herb. fenugreek (fenˑ·y n Latin name: Trigonella foenum-graecum; part used: seeds; uses: dyspepsia, constipation, gastritis. Topically, used to treat cellulitis, leg ulcers, wound healing; precautions: hypersensitivity reactions, pregnancy, children, lactation; causes bruising, bleeding, petechiae; interferes with absorption of other medications, anticoagulants, and antidiabetics. Also called Bird's foot, Greek hayseed, and trigonella. fenugreek How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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COMBINATION # 2 serrano peppers, kosher salt, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fresh ginger, yellow and black mustard seeds. The ancient Assyrians cultivated fenugreek centuries before the time of Christ, and dried fenugreek seeds were used medicinally in traditional Indian, Greek, and Arabian medicine. Several small pilot studies have suggested that five to 100 grams of fenugreek seeds eaten every day may lower blood glucose levels in both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. |
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