Organic
Fenugreek
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article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S.
Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Birds
foot, the plant's common name, refers to the trifoliate shape
of the leaves, which resembles the structure of a birds foot.
For its culinary and medicinal qualities, fenugreek has been
valued since the time of the ancient Greeks. The aromatic
seed has a slightly bitter celery-taste, and is roasted in
the Middle East as a coffee substitute.
Fenugreek has acquired a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Chemical
analysis has revealed the presence of diosgenin, a substance
that acts in a similar way to the body's own sex hormones.
Fenugreek is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, soothing and has
expectorant qualities. It could help to ease coughing etc.
In women
it should not be taken during pregnancy as it promotes menstruation.
Apparently, after birth it is a well know safe way to stimulate
the flow of breast milk.
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