Fenugreek Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Binomial name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek is scientifically known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, it belongs to the Fabaceae family. This annual plant is also known as methi, it is native to Asia and parts of Europe. People use dried and fresh seeds, leaves, roots, and twigs as a spice that adds flavor to the dishes.

Fenugreek seeds have also been used as an alternative medicine since ancient times. The minerals and bioactive compounds in the fenugreek seeds give some medicinal properties like anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemia. 

Health Benefits

• Fenugreek seeds have a good amount of anti-metastatic properties that help to treat several cancers like skin, breast, leukemia, gastrointestinal tract, lung, and prostate cancer.
• Fenugreek helps to manage type1 and type2 diabetes. It helps to lower the amount of glucose present in the blood by increasing the secretion of insulin.
• The anti-inflammatory properties of this seed reduce swelling, pain and promote wound healing.
• Fenugreek seeds also help to lose weight. These seeds are rich in mucilaginous fiber that leads to healthy metabolism and leads to weight loss.
• Fenugreek seeds are a natural remedy for hair loss, dandruff, and help to hair growth.