subject: Ultimate Benefits Of Fenugreek (methi) [print this page] Fenugreek is an herb that is commonly grown in the Mediterranean region of the world. While the seeds and leaves are primarily used as the culinary spice. It is even used to treat variety of health related problems. Fenugreek seeds are rich in vitamin C, niacin, protein, potassium and diosgenin (a compound that has a property similar to estrogen). Fenugreek seeds are alkaloids, lysine and L-tryptophan, as well as steroidal saponins (diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogenin).
Fenugreek has several health benefits, due to the presence of estrogen like property i.e. diosgenin, it has been found helpful in increasing libido and lessen the problems like hot flashes and mood fluctuation that are said to the common symptoms of menopause and PMS. In India as well as in China fenugreek is found to be used as the medicine for arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, indigestion, maintain a health metabolism, increase libido and male potency.
It also cures skin problems (wounds, rashes and boils), treat sore throat and cure acid reflux. Since ages, fenugreek is also used for the treatment of reproductive disorders, induce labor, to treat hormonal disorders, to help with breast enlargement and to reduce menstrual pain. According to the recent study, fenugreek can effectively low down the blood glucose level, cholesterol level, and may be an effective treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It can also be used to relieve cardiovascular disease.
Consuming 2 ounces of fenugreek each day significantly lower the considerable level of cholesterol. These seeds can be sprinkled onto the prepared food, or they can be taken with water if they are in capsule form. Research has shown that fenugreek is an effective topical treatment for skin problems like abscesses, boils, burns, eczema and gout.
Fenugreeks are extremely powerful and effective that fights with baldness, hair loss and several other hair related problems. Fenugreeks are good source of nicotinic acid and protein that help replenish hair growth. Many scientists discovered that fenugreek contains large amount of lecithin which is a natural emollient and give power to hair and make them healthy and strong. It even moisturizes hair.
Soak the fenugreek seed in a glass of boiled water every night. Filter the water with the sieve and drink it empty stomach every morning. Drinking this water every day helps in reducing hair loss.
You can make an herbal and organic hair growth tonic with fenugreek seeds. Boil fenugreek seeds and allow them to soak in pure coconut oil overnight. Filter the oil with the help of a sieve and massage this oil mixture to your scalp for 10-15 minutes. Applying this oil thrice in a week will make your hair shiny and thick and will help in reducing hair fall too.
You can make use of the left over soaked fenugreek seeds as an alternative of shampoo. Make a paste of seeds and cooked black beans. Apply this paste two or three times on your hair, this will help you reduce hair loss and add volume to your hair.
Take a half cup of dried fenugreek seeds and add 2 cups of water in it. Soak them throughout the night and strain the water. You can also drink the water as it will help in reducing hair loss. Put the seeds into the blender. Add a little water to it and apply the paste onto your hair. The mask is little massy but very effective. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse it as usual. You do not need a conditioner after washing your hair with it.
