Fenugreek benefits

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a versatile herb in the legume family, widely used as both a culinary spice and a traditional medicine. Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, it produces small, golden-brown seeds and clover-like green leaves. This herb can be grown in New Zealand. Fenugreek doesn’t like root disturbance, so sow seeds directly once frosts have passed.

The hard and angular seeds have a slightly bitter taste that becomes nutty and sweet when roasted. They are famous for their smell, which resembles maple syrup.

In some countries, the fresh or dried leaves are used like spinach or as a bitter herb to flavour curries, flatbreads, and stews.

The seeds are a staple ingredient in many curry powders.

Fenugreek is primarily known for lowering blood sugar levels in people with diabetes and stimulating insulin, boosting breast milk production in nursing mothers by stimulating mammary glands to increase milk supply, and relieving menstrual cramps.

Traditionally Fenugreek has been used medicinally for diabetes type 1 and 2, lactation support, painful menstrual cramp relief, constipation, to soothe upset stomachs, heartburn, digestive aid, lowering of cholesterol and triglycerides, skin swelling, eczema, minor skin irritations and wounds, hormone regulation, testosterone boosting, sexual stamina, improved libido, improved hair growth, weight loss, dandruff, aluminium toxicity, acne, body deodorant, memory loss, immune function, polycystic ovary syndrome, and much more.

Wow!!! Curries are packed with highly beneficial spices and herbs. We should eat more of them to eat ourselves well.