Description
Erect annual herb, 30-
Fenugreek
is a native to western Asia, currently has a
Part used
The seeds.
Indications
> To recover from anorexia, weight loss, asthenia and general convalescences.
> Anemia
> Type II diabetes mellitus
> Gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer
> Rickets and osteomalacia
> Hepatitis
> Constipation
> Upper respiratory tract cold
> Acne
> Hypercholesterolemia
> Oxalic lithiasis.
> Topical application: stomatitis, gingivitis, pharyngitis, furuncles,
blepharitis, abscesses, conjunctivitis, vaginitis, crural ulcers, eczema.
*** Fenugreek is used in cooking and cosmetics for its aroma.
It is also used to provide diosgenin to industry, the base for steroidal hormones hemi-synthesis.