Fenugreek is widely used in indian, turkish and persian culinary purposes. However, its functionality ranges go much beyond just imparting distinct flavour. It can also be a valuable addition to your beauty toolkit, and not to forget its various health benefits.

INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION

Fenugreek is high on the list of foods that all lactating women should eat, and studies have shown a more than 50% increase in milk production just 24-72 hours after fenugreek consumption. This is due to a high concentration of diosgenin, a compound which has been shown to have estrogen-like properties.

EASE LABOR PAIN

Fenugreek is useful as a natural relieving drug during childbirth because it causes contractions in the uterus. It also helps to reduce labor pain, but it is important not to consume too much as this may endanger the fetus.

EASE PERIOD DISCOMFORT

Fenugreek helps to reduce stressful symptoms of the menstrual cycle such as cramps, hot flashes, and mood swings. Women are more sensitive to iron deficiency during menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation, and fenugreek may help compensate for that.

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STRENGTHEN HAIR AND PREVENTS DANDRUFF

If you suffer from shedding or dandruff, you can treat both these problems with one simple remedy. Simply soak the fenugreek seeds in coconut oil overnight, boil the solution and apply it to your hair. Leave it for about 3 hours, and repeat every day for a week.

WEIGHT LOSS

If you are trying to lose weight, add fenugreek to your diet. If you chew a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds soaked in water each morning on an empty stomach, you can take advantage of its soluble fibers, which will expand in your stomach and suppress your appetite during the whole day.

SOOTHES SKIN INFECTIONS AND REDUCES SCARS

Fenugreek helps to treat various skin problems such as pustules, blisters, burns, eczema, and gout. Take a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and grind them into powder, mix the powder with warm water, take a clean piece of cloth, dip it in a mixture and clean the skin with it.

BALANCES CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Fenugreek helps to reduce LDL cholesterol. In one study, people who consumed 56 grams of fenugreek every day for 24 weeks reduced their cholesterol levels by 14 percent. You can crush and sprinkle some of its seeds on the food you prepare every day, helping yourself balance your cholesterol levels.

MAINTAIN BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

Fenugreek is very useful for diabetics. A natural fiber in fenugreek slows down sugar absorptions. It also contains amino acids that contribute to insulin production.

REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE

It contains a high amount of potassium, fenugreek helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart rate.

DIGESTIVE PROCESSES AND PREVENTS HEARTBURN

Fenugreek helps to clean the toxins in body, soothes the stomach and helps prevent constipation. There are also various components that help to calm inflammation of the digestive system by coating the walls of the stomach and intestines. It can also relieve heartburn if you drink it as a tea.