 Fenugreek seeds are used as a seasoning and flavoring agent in food. It is also used as a cosmetic product.
Its therapeutic values are:
1. Fenugreek seeds lower serum triglycerides, total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol.
2. It is useful in the control of blood sugar.
3. Fenugreek seeds contain chemicals similar to estrogen, loss of which causes menopausal symptoms, so eating fenugreek to the diet helps minimize them.
4. Fenugreek use helps relive sore throat pain, cough and minor indigestion.
5. Fenugreek is very useful in fever, colic, ulcers, gout, diabetes and baldness.
6. It is useful in digestive complaints including gastritis and gastric ulcers.
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