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Fenugreek – reduces menstrual discomfort & increases breast milk

Fenugreek has many health benefits such as relief from insomnia, wounds, inflammation, diabetes, sore throat, mouth ulcers, respiratory disorders, biliousness, stomach disorders, dandruff, fever, loss of taste and anemia.  Also it is beneficial in pregnancy in lactation. It helps in improving digestion. It can be used in many hair care applications. Fenugreek is an annual plant which is known as methi in many places of the world. It is native to Near East and Middle East. It is widely used in the Indian subcontinent. Fenugreek has small round leaves which can be dried as well its seeds. The ancient Egyptians understood the benefits of this plant. Fenugreek is grown in many countries all around the world but the most is cultivated and consumed in India. People who take fenugreek in high doses can have gastrointestinal distress. It is not recommended to use fenugreek during pregnancy because it can lead miscarriage due to the strong effect on the female reproductive system.

Health benefits of fenugreek

Appetite suppressant: Fenugreek has natural soluble fiber – galactomannan which can swell in the stomach and also it suppress your appetite by making you feel full.

Increased breastfeeding: Fenugreek contains phytoestrogens, and among them is diosgenin, a key compound that has been proven experimentally to increase production of milk within 24 to 72 hours after taking fenugreek.

Prevents colon cancer: This vegetable has anti – carcinogenic properties. Fenugreek has steroid diosgenin which is linked to cancer prevention. Also it has non – starch polysaccharides such as pectin, tannin, mucilage, hemicellulose, saponins which lower your cholesterol levels and also they inhibit bile salts from being reabsorbed by your colon. This can bind to the toxins and also it can protect the mucus membrane of your colon which can reduce the risk of colon cancer and other conditions which can negatively affect your colon.

Fenugreek breastfeeding benefits

Fenugreek health benefits

Good for kidney trouble: In the traditional Chinese medicine fenugreek was recommended for patients who were suffering from many kidney conditions.

Relieves constipation: Fenugreek adds bulk to the stool because it has high fiber content. This is making it a very effective natural cure in treating diarrhea and constipation and at the same will give you a relief from minor indigestion.

Relief for sore throat: Fenugreek’s soothing mucilage can help you to get a relief from cough and sore throat pain.

Controls diabetes: This natural cure help to alleviate type 2 diabetes. Also there was one study in which is said that it can help to people with type 1 diabetes. There was one study which was done by Indian scientists and in this study was said that people who suffer from type 1 diabetes and who added fenugreek in their diet, this home remedy helped them to drop urinary sugar level by 54%. Fenugreek has natural fiber galactomannan which slow down the rate at which sugar is absorbed into bloodstream. 4 – hydroxyisoleucine is an amino acid in fenugreek which induces the production of insulin and this is a reason why 15 – 20 grams of fenugreek is recommended for controlling blood sugar on a daily basis. With this health benefit of the fenugreek, it is slowly releasing insulin to our bodies rather than in massive chunks. This means that our overall bodily function is improved and the peaks and plunges of blood sugar will not be a problem for diabetic patients.

Reduces cardiovascular risk: Fiber has 25% galactomannan. This natural soluble fiber can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Reduces cholesterol: There are some studies in which is said that the fenugreek consumption can help to reduce the cholesterol levels. It can help to reduce the levels of low – density lipoprotein which can prevent many conditions such as strokes, heart attacks and atherosclerosis. Fenugreek is rich source of fiber, which scrapes excess cholesterol of the blood vessels and arteries of your body. It can reduce the cholesterol content in the bloodstream which means it can reduce your chances of clots forming or becoming stuck in the vessels.

Reduces menstrual discomfort: This vegetable can ease the process of menstruation and it can give you a relief from the associated symptoms. Fenugreek is an emmenagogue which means that it can open up obstructed menstrual periods to make the most feminine of process work comfortably and smoothly.

Pardhan Singh
Pardhan Singh
A seasoned natural therapist with degree in Ayurvedic Medicine (BAMS) successful in treating various diseases through Ayurvedic treatments. You can contact Pradhan at [email protected]

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