Fenugreek Seed

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Fenugreek is derived from the dried seeds of the plant, with a scent and taste similar to maple syrup. It is used in ayurvedic medicine as a demulcent, laxative, and to increase breast milk supply. It is also used as a dietary supplement to treat various conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, wounds, inflammation, and gastrointestinal complaints.

Preclinical studies suggest fenugreek has hypocholesterolemic (1), hypolipidemic (2) (23), hypoglycemic (3), antimicrobial (20), hepatoprotective (5) (6), and antinociceptive (30) effects.