Preface:
Fenugreek, popularly known as ‘Methi’ in Hindi and ‘Venthayam’ in Tamil, has amazing medicinal benefits. Greek hay is commonly known as a plant from the Mediterranean, it comes from the third largest family . Fenugreek is a better known herbal option to induce milk production in new mothers. How many of us know that it can be used in diabetes control, inflammation of the heart and skin?
Fenugreek to control diabetes:
According to scientists from Jaipur Diabetes and Research Centre, it is confirmed that fenugreek seeds have effects in controlling diabetes. They made an analysis by implementing some Greek fenugreek foods with and without diabetic medication in Type 1 as well as Type 2 diabetic patients. It was concluded that fenugreek has a therapeutic effect on decreasing insulin and increasing glycemic control in mild type 2 diabetes patients.
However, no significant changes were found if the patient was suffering from diabetes either specifically or if the diabetes was severe. You need to take fenugreek in the form of seeds, powder or leaves with your regular diet, along with medication to control diabetes significantly.
Fenugreek to control acidity:
Fenugreek seed is high in polymeric carbohydrate structures that aid in digestion by breaking down food particles as necessary. By this it reduces the influx of acid in problems with their digestive system. The high fiber content in fenugreek leaves helps to control acid formation in humans. But the advice is to wash and cook the leaves before consumption, since it tends to loosen the bowels and reverse the bowels. Methi paratha is famous and delicious from India.
Research has been done on fenugreek seeds for their acidity. The aqueous and gel fractions were isolated from the seed and examined. Analysis reported effective results to control acidity. If you have a problem with acidity, you can take a spoonful of fenugreek seeds with butter or fenugreek milk with water. You will immediately feel relieved. To make it better, you can add a pinch of salt and asafetida powder in it.
Fenugreek is used to control skin inflammation:
Did you know that problems with the digestive system can create inflammation and deformities of the skin such as acne, redness and other inflammation. As a tool, fenugreek, if taken regularly, can properly treat your digestive system. Fenugreek, if taken in powder form, can be reduced with butter or cold water. Working as a cleanser, it helps maintain blood circulation and moisture balance if you have oily skin.
If bad cholesterol is not controlled in time, it can create skin deformities or inflammation. Since the digestive system in your body can control the bad cholesterol, your skin is automatically protected from the bad effects. Fenugreek has amazing effects in reducing bad cholesterol levels and keep your skin healthy again.
Conclusion:
People in India, Pakistan, China and Egypt usually use fenugreek in their diet. Among all countries, India leads as the largest producer of fenugreek in the world. You can use seeds, powder, flour and leaves. If you have never used or tried this herb, use it in a small amount to check if it does not induce a cathartic effect. When you are quite confident with the seats, use them in any form you want. Have a healthy life with fenugreek!
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreecus
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12127242
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11868855
