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Fenugreek PDF Print E-mail

This is a very ancient plant that was used for medicinal and culinary purposes from ancient Egyptians time; its name is from the Greek word fenugreek meaning Greek hay. It belongs to the legume family of plants. And it’s a very powerful and effective seed in many different ways. Fenugreek originates from south-eastern Europe and western Asia, however it’s now found and used in many other parts of the world. Fenugreek has a yellowish brown colour; it’s a small seed in a rhombic shape.

 

The taste is very strong aromatic bitter taste similar to that of lovage; which is like a burnt sugar taste. Fenugreek is used in countless ways, its ground and used as a spice to be either cooked with foods or sprinkled to add a spicy taste. Fenugreek is also boiled and prepared as a traditional winter tea in Egypt. In Malaysia, this seed is used as a dessert called putir nangka which is very popular in the area. It’s very known for its healing properties, as it was used internally by pregnant ladies to increase lactation, it’s also is said to increase libido in men. Fenugreek was used as an ointment to cure many types of skin infections. Fenugreek's leaves, which are high in iron, are used in salads.  Taken internally, fenugreek is used to treat bronchitis, coughs, respiratory problems, sinus conditions and it warms and clears kidneys, disperses cold and alleviates pain and its used either raw or toasted. 

If taken as a tea or mixed with honey and taken internally, this seed will improve ones health, it will stop hair loss and strengthens the hair follicles if used over long term, in fact it clears skin and is said to have a good effect on acne, it is high in iron so it will prevent iron deficiency and it’s a very good source of protein, making it a good option in one’s diet especially to those who adhere to a vegetarian one.

 

 

Nutritional Facts

 

Per 100 grams

Calories

323

Fat

6g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

67mg

Carbohydrates

58g

Dietary Fibre

25g

Protein

23g

Sugars

0g