Fenugreek. Medical search. Frequent questions

Charred fenugreek seeds have been recovered from Tell Halal, Iraq (carbon dated to 4000 BC) and Bronze Age levels of Lachish, and desiccated seeds from the tomb of Tutankhamen. (wikipedia.org)
Fenugreek is used as a herb (dried or fresh leaves), spice (seeds), and vegetable (fresh leaves, sprouts, and microgreens). (wikipedia.org)
Cuboid, yellow- to amber-coloured fenugreek seeds are frequently encountered in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, used both whole and powdered in the preparation of pickles, vegetable dishes, dal, and spice mixes such as panch phoron and sambar powder. (wikipedia.org)
Peasants in Upper Egypt add fenugreek seeds and maize to their pita bread to produce aish merahrah, a staple of their diet. (wikipedia.org)
In Yemen, a small amount of Oud Al Hilba (عود الحلبة), which appears to be the same as Ashwagandha, is traditionally added to ground Fenugreek seeds before they are mixed with water to prepare the Hulbah paste. (wikipedia.org)
In a 100 gram reference amount, fenugreek seeds provide 1,350 kilojoules (323 kcal) of food energy and contain 9% water, 58% carbohydrates, 23% protein, and 6% fat, with calcium at 40% of the Daily Value (DV, table). (wikipedia.org)
Fenugreek seeds (per 100 grams) are a rich source of protein (46% DV), dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals, particularly manganese (59% DV) and iron (262% DV) (table). (wikipedia.org)
Fenugreek seeds have a nutty, maple syrup-like smell and taste. (medicalnewstoday.com)
A 2018 experimental study observed participants who consumed fenugreek seeds for 10 days. (medicalnewstoday.com)
2020 research on male rats with diabetes demonstrates that fenugreek seeds and milk thistle may delay gastric emptying, which prevents a rise in blood glucose levels after a meal. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Research showed that fenugreek seeds decreased the glucose absorption rate. (medicalnewstoday.com)
A 2016 animal study found that extracts of fenugreek seeds are rich in linolenic acids, which can have significant anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Apple cider vinegar and fenugreek seeds are the most effective at reducing fasting blood glucose and A1c levels compared with four other popular herbal remedies for type 2 diabetes , a recent systematic review found. (medscape.com)
The review included 44 randomized clinical trials with more than 3000 participants using six herbal remedies: apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, curcumin, fenugreek seeds, ginger , and saffron. (medscape.com)
Apple cider vinegar, fenugreek seeds, curcumin (turmeric), and cinnamon resulted in statistically significant reductions in fasting blood glucose compared with the control groups in the clinical trials. (medscape.com)
The review also found that apple cider vinegar and fenugreek seeds had a statistically significant effect on reducing A1c compared with the control groups. (medscape.com)
Instead, they speculated that the effect of apple cider vinegar and fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and A1c could be related to delayed gastric emptying, among other mechanisms. (medscape.com)
Apple cider vinegar had three clinical trials to back the finding, and fenugreek seeds had four studies supporting the results - fewer than the other included remedies. (medscape.com)
His review concluded that aloe vera leaf gel, psyllium fiber, and fenugreek seeds appeared to be the most effective at reducing A1c compared with the control groups of the included trials, out of 18 plant-based remedies. (medscape.com)
A standardized hydroalcoholic extract of fenugreek seeds is available, and a trial evaluated its use in patients with Parkinson disease at 300 mg twice daily for a period of 6 months. (drugs.com)
Fenugreek seeds have been used as an oral insulin substitute, and seed extracts have been reported to lower blood glucose levels. (drugs.com)
The Egyptian Ebers papyrus (c. 1500 BCE) records a prescription for burns that included fenugreek seeds. (innvista.com)
Fenugreek seeds look like pale-yellow pebbles. (theepochtimes.com)
Fenugreek seeds have been used traditionally for metabolic and lactation support. (vitacost.com)
Fenugreek Seeds possess a flavor which is often compared to Maple Syrup and Celery (Two totally different flavors right? (bulkfoods.com)
In cuisine, fenugreek leaves and seeds often are included in Indian curries as well as in the foods of East Africa. (earthclinic.com)
Traditional Chinese Medicine additionally uses Fenugreek seeds as a natural remedy for a general range of conditions, and it is internationally used for diabetes. (earthclinic.com)
Traditionally in india all new moms are given a mixture of coconut, poppy seeds, fenugreek, jaggery, sesame seeds, ginger powder, all kinds of nuts, seeds and lots of other stuff to recover quickly and also to produce a lot of milk. (earthclinic.com)
Fenugreek seeds, or methi seeds, are often used as a flavor enhancer, especially in Indian cuisine. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Though fenugreek seeds have many culinary uses, we recommend roasting dry fenugreek seeds for a sweeter, aromatic fenugreek flavor in your favorite dishes. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Add dry fenugreek seeds to curry, bread, and chutney. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Use caution until you become familiar with fenugreek seeds, as too much can make a dish bitter. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Fenugreek seeds are well known for their benefits. (savoryspiceshop.com)
What are fenugreek seeds? (savoryspiceshop.com)
How can fenugreek seeds be used? (savoryspiceshop.com)
Fenugreek seeds are most popularly used in pickles, curry powder, and spice mixtures. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Can you eat fenugreek seeds? (savoryspiceshop.com)
Eat fenugreek seeds as a sprout as is or add to a salad. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Yes, you can eat fenugreek seeds raw, and they've got great health benefits! (savoryspiceshop.com)
Can I eat fenugreek seeds without soaking? (savoryspiceshop.com)
Consuming a few unsoaked fenugreek seeds will not do any harm. (savoryspiceshop.com)
But do remember that fenugreek seeds are soaked overnight to soak up fluids and rehydrate. (savoryspiceshop.com)
What are the benefits of soaking fenugreek seeds overnight in water? (savoryspiceshop.com)
Soaking fenugreek overnight allows the seeds to soak up water and rehydrate. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of saponins, which account for many important benefits. (puritan.com)
It also produces small tan fenugreek seeds within its pods. (rookiemoms.com)
According to CIDRAP (my second favorite source of Food Safety News ) a trace-back investigations in both the German and French E. coli O104:H4 outbreaks are pointing to two lots of fenugreek seeds that were imported from Egypt (not sure what happened to the Italian connection of yesterday). (marlerblog.com)
Sprouts from Egyptian fenugreek seeds are suspected in both a cluster of French E coli O104:H4 illnesses and the large outbreak in Germany involving the same strain, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said in a risk assessment today. (marlerblog.com)
According to officials, the tracing back is progressing and has thus far shown that fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt either in 2009 and/or 2010 by the company AGA SAAT GMBH are implicated in both outbreaks. (marlerblog.com)
The Fenugreek/Methi seeds are used as a spice. (ecurry.com)
The popularity of the Fenugreek is not just for the numerous medicinal properties it has to offer.The methi/fenugreek seeds and the leaves are subtly bitter but offers a very strong unique and distinctive flavor to any recipe they are added to. (ecurry.com)
Soothing teas made with a combination of fenugreek seeds, mint, holy basil, cinnamon, lemon juice and honey may help reduce stress. (ndtv.com)
Fenugreek seeds can go beyond rendering a spellbinding aroma and a distinct flavour to your meals, if used diligently, the ingredient can promise good health and a revved up immune system. (ndtv.com)
We flipped through health books and called up experts to get a lowdown on the alternative uses of fenugreek seeds, and what followed was a goldmine of information worth sharing. (ndtv.com)
Though fenugreek seeds have a lesser role in curing fever, it certainly does away with some of the discomfort associated with conditions where fever is accompanied with diarrhea or dysentery. (ndtv.com)
Take half a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds and boil them. (ndtv.com)
Pound fenugreek seeds and use them to make herbal tea. (ndtv.com)
Take equal quantities of powdered fenugreek seeds, mung dal , shikakai , lime peel and curry leaves. (ndtv.com)
Fenugreek seeds are excellent for people with Vata and Kapha constitution or prakriti . (ndtv.com)
Comparison of information from the outbreak investigations led to the identification of a single lot of fenugreek seeds, from an exporter in Egypt, as the most likely source of the sprouts linked with the two outbreaks. (cdc.gov)
Given the possible severe health impact of exposure to a small quantity of contaminated material, and in the absence of information regarding the source and means of contamination and possible cross-contamination, all lots of fenugreek seeds from the identified exporter should be considered suspect. (cdc.gov)

Fenugreek is a herb that people have long used as an alternative or traditional medication. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Fenugreek is a herb from the same family as soy . (medicalnewstoday.com)
Fenugreek herb has been used for centuries as a cooking spice in Europe and remains a popular ingredient in pickles, curry powders, and spice mixtures in India and other parts of Asia. (drugs.com)
Fenugreek is an herb that belongs to the legume family. (consumerlab.com)
In the 5th century BCE, the Greek physician, Hippocrates, considered fenugreek a valuable soothing herb. (innvista.com)
Fenugreek seed is the ripe fruit of an annual herb. (indianspices.com)
Fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum-graecum L., family Fabaceae ) is an annual herb with triangular yellow flowers and seed-containing pods that grows in countries of the Mediterranean, Middle East, India, China, and, more recently, Canada. (lww.com)
This herb has a unique taste, but there may be reasons other than flavor why fenugreek is found in so many traditional cuisines. (theepochtimes.com)
Fenugreek is also used to treat menopause, as estrogenic isoflavones in the herb may help relieve mood swings, hot flashes, and depression. (theepochtimes.com)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum), also known as Greek Hay, is an herb native to Asia and the Mediterranean. (vitacost.com)
Fenugreek is well known as an herb that promotes increased testosterone levels which results in more muscle mass. (illpumpyouup.com)
However, the leaves of the herb fenugreek are also used medicinally for skin care, arthritis symptoms, lowering cholesterol, modulating blood sugar levels, and as an anti-inflammatory. (earthclinic.com)
One of your contributors said that she had lost weight by taking the herb Fenugreek. (earthclinic.com)
I have to comment and say that what happened to you is not strange since the herb Fenugreek is used to increase appetite and put on more weight for those who are underweight. (earthclinic.com)
BeWellBuzz) Fenugreek, or Trigonella foenum-graecum to be biologically correct, is a very useful and widely grown herb. (bewellbuzz.com)
Grown since Roman times throughout the entire Mediterranean basin, fenugreek has a very wide range of uses: as fodder, as a medicinal herb (to stimulate appetite) and as a spice. (aromatiques.com)
Fenugreek is an herb in the Fabaceae family that has been a staple in European and Indian cuisine, as well as in other parts of Asia. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). (manjulaskitchen.com)
Fenugreek is a herb that is considered a galactagogue, something that increases breastmilk production. (rookiemoms.com)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region of the world. (fairhavenhealth.com)
Fenugreek Seed comes from the herb with the Latin botanical name of Trigonella foenum graecum, which is a member of the Fabaceae plant family, the same one that is the family for legumes, peas and beans. (nmteaco.com)

Although there are many reported health benefits of fenugreek, scientific evidence only supports a few of them. (medicalnewstoday.com)
What are the possible health benefits of fenugreek, and is it safe? (consumerlab.com)
The fiber content is thought to contribute to certain purported health benefits of fenugreek ( Srinivasan, Food Rev Int 2006 ). (consumerlab.com)
There are many health benefits of fenugreek. (manjulaskitchen.com)

A fenugreek supplement offering a unique blend of organic fenugreek seed powder and a concetrated fenugreek seed extract. (fairhavenhealth.com)
Unlike other available Fenugreek supplements which can require taking up to 8 capsules per day, Fairhaven Health's Fenugreek contains a unique blend of organic Fenugreek Seed Powder, along with a concentrated Fenugreek Seed Powder extract (10:1), delivering a dose equivalent to 2000 mg of standard fenugreek seed powder in just 2 vegetarian capsules each day. (fairhavenhealth.com)
Organic fenugreek seed has many culinary uses as well. (nmteaco.com)
Vegetable flavor is intensified with the addition of organic Fenugreek Seed. (nmteaco.com)

I do use frozen for rest of the time but I am biased towards the fresh :) The other day during my visit to the Indian groceries, I chanced upon fresh looking fenugreek leaves. (chefinyou.com)

The company sells the extract of fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum ‐ graecum ) under the brand names Testofen and Libifem. (nutraingredients-usa.com)

An extract of fenugreek also is used as a flavoring ingredient in imitation maple syrup. (lww.com)

If you don't like the taste, fenugreek capsules may be a better bet. (theepochtimes.com)
Natures Aid Fenugreek capsules are standardised to provide 750mg Saponins per daily serving. (chemistdirect.co.uk)

India is a major producer of fenugreek, and over 80% of India's output is from Rajasthan. (wikipedia.org)
Fenugreek is a native of South Eastern Europe and West Asia, now cultivated in India, Argentina, Egypt and Mediterranean countries (Southern France, Morocco and Lebanon). (indianspices.com)
Fenugreek has a history of use in traditional medicine in India and China. (lww.com)
In India, fenugreek greens are often found in a variety of dishes , but most of the world's culinary interest in this plant lies in the seed. (theepochtimes.com)
In India, fenugreek has long been used to treat diabetes. (theepochtimes.com)

Although supplements containing fenugreek seed extract are often standardized to higher concentrations of constituents, such as saponins, it is unclear if such products have greater clinical benefit, if any, compared to products containing only fenugreek seed. (consumerlab.com)

Fresh fenugreek leaves are an ingredient in some curries, such as with potatoes in cuisines of the Indian subcontinent to make "aloo methi" ("potato fenugreek") curry. (wikipedia.org)
Aloo Methi is a delicious dish made with potatoes, fenugreek leaves, and a combination of spices. (manjulaskitchen.com)

In Armenian cuisine, fenugreek seed powder is used to make a paste that is an important ingredient to cover dried and cured beef to make basturma. (wikipedia.org)
In the past, fenugreek was considered a cure for many ailments and was the major ingredient in Lydia Pinkham s Vegetable Compound, a popular 19th century patent medicine used for menstrual problems. (innvista.com)
Botanical ingredient supplier Gencor has announced that its standardized Fenugreek extract has been affirmed generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by an independent panel of toxicologists. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
Fenugreek is one of the first cultivated herbs in recorded history and remains a fundamental ingredient in curative and culinary traditions from around the world. (theepochtimes.com)
In the 19th century, fenugreek was a key ingredient in a popular patent formula known as Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. (theepochtimes.com)
Fenugreek is an ingredient used in Raz el Hanout, curry and masala. (aromatiques.com)

is made from 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese) , 5 tbsp finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves , 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) , 1/2 tsp oil, 1 tbsp fresh low-fat curds (dahi), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp sugar and salt to taste. (tarladalal.com)
You can pan fry diced potatoes and then add the ingredients of curry, which can include turmeric, chili powder, mustard, cumin and fenugreek, and let the heat cause the flavor to explode in the whole seed spice. (nmteaco.com)
Take dried Indian gooseberry powder, turmeric and fenugreek seed powder in equal quantities. (ndtv.com)

As a supporting mechanism to this, the steroidal compounds in fenugreek, which act as potent phytoestrogens have a tendency to stimulate the secretion of FSH more than LH, which is deemed to accounts to a large part for fenugreeks galactogogue (lactation stimulating) effects, as it leads to a sudden significant rise in estrogen levels over progesterone levels, which is similar to the situation in women who have just given birth. (earthclinic.com)

A person should speak to a doctor before using fenugreek. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Cook spinach until wilted, add butter, ground fenugreek and season to taste with salt & pepper. (savoryspiceshop.com)
1. Boil the spinach and fenugreek leaves till cooked. (awesomecuisine.com)
17. Add the spinach and fenugreek leaves. (awesomecuisine.com)
3. Fenugreek leaves can be replaced with chopped spinach leaves. (tarladalal.com)

In the same way in Turkish cuisine fenugreek seed powder, called 'çemen', is used to make a paste with paprika powder and garlic to cover dried and cured beef in making pastirma/basturma. (wikipedia.org)
Fenugreek is found in Indian curry powders, Middle Eastern spice mixes, and Ethiopia's ubiquitous berberé powder. (theepochtimes.com)
Dr P.S Phadke in the book, Home Doctor, Natural Healing with Herbs, Condiments and Spices , suggests a combination of fenugreek seed powder and amla to combat diabetes mellitus. (ndtv.com)
Fenugreek seed powder can be used with other ingredients to arrive at hair masks that can promote hair health and fight hair loss. (ndtv.com)

Sotolon is the chemical responsible for the distinctive maple syrup smell of fenugreek. (wikipedia.org)
This is believed to aid in digestion and more importantly to prevent or lessen the maple-syrup smell that usually occurs when consuming Fenugreek. (wikipedia.org)
The maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use in imitation maple syrup. (drugs.com)
Fenugreek extract is used as a flavouring agent of imitation maple syrup. (indianspices.com)
It has been reported the false suspicion of maple syrup urine disease in newborns when the mother has taken fenugreek to induce labor contractions. (botanical-online.com)
One side effect of heavy fenugreek consumption is that body fluids develop a pronounced maple smell. (theepochtimes.com)
As they use it to flavor artificial maple syrup and you can find it in many cuisines, fenugreek is pretty harmless. (rookiemoms.com)
Fenugreek can cause sweat and breast milk to smell like maple syrup. (fairhavenhealth.com)

These findings demonstrated the preventive effect of fenugreek seed extract on fat deposition and dyslipidemia possibly by improvement in glucose and lipid metabolism. (greenmedinfo.com)
2. Reeder C, Legrand A, O'Conner-Von S. The effect of fenugreek on milk production and prolactin levels in mothers of premature infants. (infantrisk.com)

Animal and human studies have shown that fenugreek has a mild anabolic effect. (ironmagazine.com)

One study from Texas A&M University suggests that fenugreek may increase testosterone, which has since made it very popular with bodybuilders. (theepochtimes.com)
Their study suggests that fenugreek has an anti-oestrogenic effect. (ironmagazine.com)

Studies on animals have found that compounds in fenugreek contain anti-diabetic properties. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Fenugreek also contains furostanolic saponins, compounds that may affect the production of sex hormones such as estradiol and testosterone. (consumerlab.com)
Fenugreek contains alkaloids , saponins and steroidal compounds that can pass into breast milk. (botanical-online.com)
The extract was standardised for graecunins, a group of steroid-like compounds - spirostanes to be exact - found in fenugreek. (ironmagazine.com)

Other aspects of the fenugreek flavor include notes of celery and bitterness. (theepochtimes.com)

Sign in as a member to learn whether clinical research supports the use of fenugreek for boosting testosterone, improving strength and body composition, increasing breastmilk production, lowering blood sugar, improving symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and other conditions such as acne. (consumerlab.com)
Fenugreek has long been considered to be a natural testosterone booster, which it does but not to the extent that you can see measurable effects. (illpumpyouup.com)
Fenugreek can boost testosterone, help control blood sugar in diabetics, and is a galactagogue. (rookiemoms.com)
Bodybuilders who take 500 mg fenugreek extract daily increase the amount of bio-available testosterone in their blood, write sports scientists at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. (ironmagazine.com)
According to the sponsor of these studies, the Indian Indus Biotech, this is because fenugreek boosts testosterone levels, but the studies don't actually provide proof of this. (ironmagazine.com)

Also find out about possible safety concerns and cost of fenugreek supplements. (consumerlab.com)
Do fenugreek supplements pose a breast cancer risk? (consumerlab.com)
We have exciting news: fenugreek will be included in supplements that increase growth hormone levels! (illpumpyouup.com)
Use of fenugreek supplements might even increase male libido! (earthclinic.com)
Interestingly enough, mothers who take Fenugreek supplements will also smell of sweet syrup. (rookiemoms.com)

Fenugreek contains steroidal saponins which can cause uterine contractions. (botanical-online.com)
The presence of the steroidal Saponins Diosgenin, Yamogenin, Tigogenin and Neotigogenin are thought to account for many of the beneficial effects of Fenugreek. (chemistdirect.co.uk)

Breastfeeding mothers who take fenugreek pills or drink fenugreek tea often do so hoping it will increase their milk supply. (rookiemoms.com)
Take Fenugreek with caution if you suffer from asthma or diabetes. (rookiemoms.com)

Yemenite Jews following the interpretation of Rabbi Shelomo Yitzchak (Rashi) believe fenugreek, which they call hilbah, hilbeh, hilba, helba, or halba "חילבה", to be the Talmudic rubia. (wikipedia.org)
Some people believe fenugreek has several health benefits, although more research is necessary to determine its effectiveness. (medicalnewstoday.com)

We have few studies that suggest fenugreek is effective, and we have some that suggest it is not effective. (infantrisk.com)

Methi roti is my most favorite of all rotis made using Fenugreek leaves. (chefinyou.com)

In Iranian cuisine, fenugreek leaves are called shambalileh. (wikipedia.org)
Native to North Africa and countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean, fenugreek is a strongly aromatic annual, growing to about thirty-two inches, producing trifolate leaves that look like clover, small, yellowish-white, pealike flowers, and sickle-shaped pods. (innvista.com)
Fenugreek Dry Leaves (methi. (manjulaskitchen.com)
The young leaves and sprouts of fenugreek are eaten as greens. (manjulaskitchen.com)
Mushroom with peas is a great side dish consisting of mushrooms and peas in a spiced tomato curry with a touch of fenugreek leaves. (manjulaskitchen.com)
I don't find fresh fenugreek leaves as often as I would like, but when I do - I buy in generous bunches. (chefinyou.com)
Fenugreek leaves are extremely nutritious, you can read about it here . (chefinyou.com)
Fenugreek is a plant with small whitish flowers and your typical green leaves. (rookiemoms.com)
Fenugreek leaves are also among the better dietary sources of choline. (naturallygreen.co.uk)
Chop the methi/fenugreek leaves. (ecurry.com)
Add half of the fresh fenugreek leaves to the oil and stir fry for about 2 minutes. (ecurry.com)
Now add the rest of the fenugreek leaves and the marinade that you had saved (yogurt and green chili paste) and 1/2 cup of water. (ecurry.com)
Have to look out for fenugreek leaves! (ecurry.com)
Fenugreek leaves can be ground into paste which can be applied on the affected area. (ndtv.com)

The word for fenugreek in Amharic is abesh (or abish), and the seed is used in Ethiopia as a natural herbal medicine in the treatment of diabetes. (wikipedia.org)
Can fenugreek help manage diabetes? (medicalnewstoday.com)
This article looks at fenugreek, how it might help with type 2 diabetes, health benefits and risks, how to use it, and alternatives. (medicalnewstoday.com)
This may suggest that a low fat diet and exercise can achieve far better results than fenugreek supplementation for people with diabetes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
One potential benefit of fenugreek is improving elevated blood glucose and lipid levels associated with chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. (lww.com)
Human investigations suggest that fenugreek can be beneficial as an adjunct in controlling high blood glucose and lipid levels in people with diabetes. (lww.com)
Women with diabetes should consult a physician before taking fenugreek. (fairhavenhealth.com)
He shares with you that he has been advised by his family to use nopal (prickly pear cactus) and to add cinnamon and fenugreek to his food, which his mother is very happy to do for the evening meal because she also believes that these foods and spices will benefit his diabetes. (medscape.com)

Fenugreek can reduce blood glucose levels. (fairhavenhealth.com)

The yellow colored fenugreek seed, commonly called methi, is frequently used in the preparation of pickles and curry powders. (manjulaskitchen.com)
A delightful sauce used over baked chicken includes Fenugreek as part of a curry blend along with coconut milk. (nmteaco.com)

Fenugreek seed or its extracts are found in food products such as frozen dairy products, gelatin puddings, candy, and gravy sauces and in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. (lww.com)
Increasing manufacturer funded research is showing that fenugreek extracts have properties that are appealing to bodybuilders and other athletes, such as increased muscle size, strength, and endurance, along with a greater sex drive and enhanced fat burning effects. (illpumpyouup.com)

Epidemiologic and times and interquartile ranges (IQR) were calculated in food trace-back investigations identifi ed fenugreek sprouts, days for each type of interval for each period. (cdc.gov)

Methi Chutney (Fenugreek Ch. (manjulaskitchen.com)

Here's an easy and delicious way to experiment with some of our more exotic spices like fenugreek, charnushka, and black garlic. (savoryspiceshop.com)
some bitterness from fenugreek, mixed with spices it has a very unique taste. (manjulaskitchen.com)

Through history, fenugreek has been prized not only as a spice but also for its medicinal flowers and as cattle feed. (innvista.com)
Season vegetables and pot roasts with fenugreek spice. (savoryspiceshop.com)
Fenugreek is used throughout the world as a culinary spice and has been used by women for centuries as a "galactagogue" - a natural product to increase the production of breast milk. (fairhavenhealth.com)

Those with hypothyroidism, for example, are urged to take caution with fenugreek because it is believed to interfere with thyroid hormones. (theepochtimes.com)
This case suggests that we must proceed with additional caution in using fenugreek in moms taking serotonergic medications such as the antidepressants. (infantrisk.com)
Fenugreek should be used with caution by women with allergies to peanuts. (fairhavenhealth.com)

Fenugreek has been used to stimulate milk production in breast-feeding mothers, but data are insufficient to determine its efficacy and safety, and the extent of transmission of fenugreek-derived constituents into breast milk is unknown. (drugs.com)

Germany's botanical medicine agency, Commission E, approves use of fenugreek as an appetite stimulant, and this is one of the plant's oldest uses. (theepochtimes.com)
Botanical illustration of fenugreek from "Dr. Otto Thomé's Flora von Deutschland," (1888). (theepochtimes.com)

Fenugreek has many medicinal and health related properties. (theepochtimes.com)
Keep in mind that these cautions mostly apply to medicinal doses of fenugreek. (theepochtimes.com)

When ingested in culinary quantities, fenugreek is usually devoid of adverse reactions. (drugs.com)
the culinary expanse and the versatility of fenugreek is limitless. (ndtv.com)

1. Doolabh K, Finnegan D, Pehlivan N, Farrand S. Oral fenugreek seed consumption and serotonin syndrome. (infantrisk.com)
Fenugreek tea consumption may help get rid of the foul taste in the mouth that one often experiences during fever and prolonged sickness. (ndtv.com)
Regular consumption of fenugreek tea may help purify blood and keep infections at bay. (ndtv.com)

Allergy to fenugreek is recognized, including severe responses such as asthma, anaphylaxis, and toxic epidermal necrosis. (drugs.com)
They also may develop allergy to fenugreek. (botanical-online.com)
Anyone with an allergy to these related legumes may also have a sensitivity to fenugreek as well. (theepochtimes.com)
Fenugreek is in the same genus as peanuts so use care if you have a peanut allergy or have had prior negative reactions to peanuts. (rookiemoms.com)

Commonly used in traditional medicine, fenugreek can increase the risk of serious adverse effects, including allergic reactions. (wikipedia.org)
Can fenugreek cause an allergic reaction? (consumerlab.com)

Although sold as a dietary supplement, there is no clinical evidence that fenugreek has therapeutic properties. (wikipedia.org)
High-quality fenugreek seed supplement supplies 1,200 mg per serving. (vitacost.com)
Hi, I will have to add that fenugreek tea or supplement are a very good remedy for those who are trying to gain weight. (earthclinic.com)

Fenugreek is one of the oldest herbs traditionally used in ancient Greece, Egypt and China. (supplementscanada.com)

And when I looked up Fenugreek I discovered that it is an appetite stimulant. (earthclinic.com)

Fenugreek is not safe for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding in greater amounts than the amounts commonly found in foods. (medicalnewstoday.com)
For the breastfeeding mums, fenugreek enhance amazingly the milk amount in breats. (earthclinic.com)
Is Fenugreek Safe When Breastfeeding? (rookiemoms.com)
Fenugreek is a safe substance to consume while breastfeeding. (rookiemoms.com)
Fenugreek has been associated with diarrhea, upset stomach, and nausea in breastfeeding mothers. (rookiemoms.com)

Some nursing women experience an increase in milk production within the first 2-3 days after beginning supplementation with fenugreek, with full effectiveness attained within 2 weeks. (fairhavenhealth.com)

Some mothers who take copious amounts of fenugreek to increase their milk supply also report a drop in thyroid function. (theepochtimes.com)
Fenugreek is perhaps best known as a natural herbal remedy that can be used to increase a mother's breast milk supply. (earthclinic.com)
Fenugreek has long been touted as a natural way to increase milk supply. (rookiemoms.com)
In most cases, once you experience an increase in milk supply, it is safe to stop consuming fenugreek with no negative effects. (rookiemoms.com)

fenugreek promotes milk production in new moms. (earthclinic.com)

Fenugreek has been documented to have uterine stimulant effects and has been used in traditional medicine to induce childbirth. (drugs.com)

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