Highly rich in proteins, fibre, flavonoids, fenugreek seeds are commonly found in our kitchens is well known. Fabaceae is one large family and these fenugreeks falls under this family. This fenugreek is cultivated as semiarid crop all over the world. These fenugreek seeds also contain calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, amino acids etc and are superb. Fenugreek is known as ‘Methi’ in Hindi, ’Vendhayam’ in Tamil, ‘Menthulu’ in Telugu etc. The leaves and seeds of fenugreek have been in use for long time.
These fenugreek seeds when consumed give us many health benefits.
Helps in digestion - This is a tremendous health benefit we get when we consume fenugreek seeds. These seeds stimulate liver and spleen plus act as a diuretic. Issues such as dysentery could be treated by fenugreek seeds. It is said that treating of gastric ulcers is possible by the mucilage present in fenugreek seeds. Constipation based issues can be prevented by consuming these seeds regularly.
Controlling diabetes - Fenugreek seeds must be taken by those having diabetes issues. These fenugreek seeds control blood sugar plus they also decrease insulin resistance.
Reduce inflammation in us - Fenugreek seed oil could be used with olive oil and this combination could be applied on our skin having inflammation. It must be noted that the anti-inflammatory properties of fenugreek seeds are superb and give us protection from acne issues.
Ageing process delayed in us - This is also one superb benefit of consuming fenugreek seeds and these seeds delay the ageing that is caused due to free radical damage. The wrinkles and fine lines could also be eliminated.
Cholesterol levels get regulated - Regulating of cholesterol levels in us is possible by having fenugreek seeds. Bad or LDL cholesterol levels are brought down.
Hair loss prevented - Strengthening hairs from roots is possible by consuming fenugreek seeds. Thereby hair loss could be prevented. Many follicular issues could be treated also.
Reduce menstrual pain in women - One amazing health benefit of these fenugreek seeds is it reduces the pain during menstruation in women. It is said that analgesic as well as anti-inflammatory properties of fenugreek seeds play huge role in this.