Fenugreek Seeds

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We present high quality Fenugreek Seeds. Fenugreek is the multi beneficial spice for Cholesterol control, diabetes and blood sugar, skin inflammation, stomach and digestion problems, breast enlargement & increasing lactation. Fenugreek is originally a native of the Mediterranean region. Commercially, it is cultivated in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Argentina, Egypt, France, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, and China. In the Indian subcontinent the seeds are used for preparation of curry powders and pickles. The shoot is eaten as a vegetable. Besides its use as food and in food preparation fenugreek has numerous medicinal properties. These medicinal properties are documented in both ancient and modern systems of medicines. Health Benefits of Fenugreek

• The Estrogen like ingredient makes it useful in many areas of reproductive health of women. Fenugreek is known to help increase libido, reduce the effect of mood fluctuations and other symptoms associated with menopause and PMS. It is beneficial in breast enlargement, induces labor, and reduces menstrual pain. It also has a positive effect on male libido and potency.
• It is shown to help people with arthritis, breathing difficulties like asthma and bronchitis, digestion difficulties, gastric reflux, skin problems, sore throat, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels. Its benefit in individuals suffering from cardiovascular diseases is being studied. Even though fenugreek has many benefits, it should not be taken during pregnancy because of its labor inducing property.
• Fenugreek can be taken with food, or processed capsules and supplements are widely available. People suffering from any of the conditions where it helps should not decide to increase consumption of fenugreek or take supplements containing fenugreek without consulting their doctor. With that caveat, let’s look at a few home remedies:
• Cholesterol control : Taking 2 ounces of fenugreek seeds a day has shown to reduce cholesterol levels by around 14 percent after 24 weeks. The seeds can be sprinkled on food or taken with water if in capsule form.
• Diabetes and blood sugar levels : Taking 500 mg of fenugreek twice a day has shown to reduce blood sugar levels of people suffering from type-2 diabetes.
• Skin Inflammation : Skin inflammation and eruptions can be treated by applying fenugreek powder. Grind fenugreek into powder and mix it with warm water. Soak the mixture with a clean cloth and apply straight to the affected area of the skin.
• Stomach and digestion problems : Fenugreek has the ability to coat the lining of the digestive tract. Thus it is effective in soothing heartburn and acid reflux. Just sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the seeds onto your food, or just swallow the seeds with water before a meal.
• Fever Remedy : Fenugreek taken in combination with lemon and honey has an antipyretic effect. Consume one or two teaspoonfuls of the seeds with honey and lemon juice along with green tea. Fenugreek tea is sometimes available in stores and you can use that instead of green tea.
• Breast Enlargement : For this benefit, consume 3 grams of fenugreek as part of your regular diet.
• Increasing Lactation : Studies show a fivefold increase in milk production within one to three days of consumption of fenugreek. A 500 mg capsule of fenugreek is what is normally prescribed by doctors to increase milk production.