Fenugreek - an amazing plant from the family of legumes, which is used as a spice and has such a supply of nutrients and vitamins that can serve as a panacea for many diseases. Fenugreek has other names, like shamballa, chaman, Greek hay, etc. It acts as one of the constituents of curry and hops-suneli.
Therapeutic properties of fenugreek
Fenugreek has flat seeds, useful properties are mostly concentrated in them. From the point of view of the biochemical composition, fenugreek seeds contain many valuable compounds for humans, namely:
- vitamins A, B1, B2, C and B9;
- mucous substances;
- bitter substances;
- flavonoids;
- phytosterols;
- saponins;
- tannins;
- saturated and unsaturated fatty acids;
- rutin;
- nicotinic acid ;
- magnesium;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- zinc;
- selenium, etc.
Such a rich vitamin-mineral composition determines the role of fenugreek in strengthening the body. Fenugreek is used as a tonic, restorative, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, expectorant, restorative, hormonal.
Application of fenugreek
With catarrhal diseases, cough, fenugreek seeds are used to lower the temperature and as an expectorant. Decoction of fenugreek dilutes mucus when coughing and contributes to its departure.
Fenugreek contains a large number of antioxidants, due to which it positively affects the blood vessels, strengthens their walls, normalizes blood pressure. In addition, the fenugreek contains iron, so it is used to treat anemia and increase hemoglobin levels in the blood.
Fenugreek has a good effect on the digestive system, it's not for nothing that its seeds are used in various spices. In addition to the fact that these seasonings increase appetite and stimulate the digestive glands, they also have a beneficial effect on the intestines, having an enveloping effect. Fenugreek is used as a means of purifying the body of toxins and toxins.
Fenugreek is a real natural aphrodisiac. A great role is played by fenugreek for women. It contains the substance diosgenin, which works as a hormone estrogen. The use of fenugreek allows you to level the hormonal background during the menopause. Fenugreek seeds are also used for painful menstruation to relieve spasms.
Fenugreek for lactation was used even in the times of Ancient Egypt. There he was used to facilitate childbirth and stimulation of labor.
Anti-inflammatory and healing effect allows the use of fenugreek to treat wounds, including pustular, abrasions, scratches, boils. In this case, fenugreek is used externally in the form of lotions.
How to use fenugreek in treatment?
Treatment of fenugreek is the preparation of seeds of infusions, broths, spices, lotions and compresses.
- For oral administration, make infusion or decoction of fenugreek. To do this, take a teaspoon of seeds and fill them with a glass of boiling water. The broth is filtered after a 20-minute break and consumed inside.
- For external use it is necessary to prepare a gruel from seeds, which will then be applied to lotions or bandages. To do this, a teaspoon of chopped seeds is filled with a glass of water and put on the fire. There it is cooked until it thickens to the state of gruel.
- Fenugreek tea is popular in Europe and other countries. It is able to normalize digestion and helps to adapt quickly to tourists to unfamiliar food of other countries.
Contraindications to the use of fenugreek
The hormonal and tonic effect of fenugreek forbids taking it during pregnancy. Also, do not abuse fenugreek with thyroid disease. Consult your doctor if you have chronic medical conditions.