Fenugreek Oil

Listing ID #1250934

fenugreek oil
botanical name : trigonella foenum
common name : greek hay and fenigreek
cas # : 84625-40-1
plant parts used : seeds
extraction method : steam distillation
color & odor : brownish yellow thick viscous liquid with bitter pungent flavor
description :
fenugreek is an ancient spice, although currently not influenced much in the west. it has been grown as a medicinal plant in india and europe during the middle ages.
constituents & specifications :
it contains iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine, amino acid, fatty acid, saponins, vitamins. it also contains saponaretin, gitogenin, diosgenin and neogitogenin.
specific gravity : 0.97900 - 0.98400 @ 25°c
refractive index : 1.48900 - 1.49300 @ 20°c
properties :
it is aphrodisiac , carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, dibetic and stomachic
benefits & uses :
fenugreek is used to treat diabetes in adults (late-onset diabetes), poor digestion, gastric inflammation, digestive disorders and tuberculosis
it is used to promote lactation and as an aphrodisiac.
it is also an excellent source of selenium, an anti-radiant which helps the body utilize oxygen and is also a natural source of iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine.
the maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use in many baked goods, chutneys, confections and imitation maple syrup.