Fenugreek (Capsules)

The traditional medical uses for fenugreek vary greatly and include labor induction, respiratory support, lactation support, digestive support, menstrual cramp support, and menopausal symptom relief. It is also suggested that fenugreek may have possible hypoglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. Years of research on fenugreek have revealed many healing properties including: helping diabetes, lower cholesterol, enhance breast milk, helps increase libido, helps reduce the symptoms of PMS and menopause, it has been used for loss of appetite and anorexia, improves digestion, relieve diarrhea, treat halitosis, lower fever and also can be used as an emollient in poultices for boils, cysts and other complaints. Research shows that one amazing benefit of fenugreek is that it is a natural breast enhancer. Fenugreek seeds contain compounds like diosgenin and other plant phyto-estrogens that have been researched to help naturally promote breast enhancement. Nursing mothers can take fenugreek to help with lactation. Fenugreek is considered and aphrodisiac has also been known to help increase libido in both men and women.

Research has been shown that fenugreek could be very beneficial for diabetes. Fenugreek may also increase the number of insulin receptors in red blood cells and improve glucose utilization in peripheral tissues, thus demonstrating potential anti-diabetes effects both in the pancreas and other sites. The amino acid 4- hydroxyisoleucine, contained in the seeds, may also directly stimulate insulin secretion.

Fenugreek is also rich in iron and aids in recovering from anaemia. The seeds help restore the senses of taste and smell. The sense of taste becomes dull due to improper functioning of salivary glands which often becomes clogged with mucus and accumulated juices causing swelling. Similarly the sense of smell is obstructed due to prolonged accumulation of mucus and other impurities in the nose where the olfactory nerves (the special sensory nerve of smell) are based.