Fenugreek, which is used both as a herb and as a spice, is very common in Indian households. The leaves and seeds of the plant have many medicinal properties and they are major ingredients in the medicines for skin ayurvedic treatment. Fenugreek is also used as a galactagogue and as a digestive aid. It also helps remove ama or toxin from human body, thanks to its mild laxative properties.
Ayurvedic practitioners usually ask acne patients to apply a paste of fenugreek seeds on face in order to wipe away the pimples and pigmentation. It has medicinal properties to help soften the skin. Fenugreek is also rich in iron, silicon, sodium etc and it also helps curb irritation and swelling on the skin.
The anti-diabetes properties of fenugreek have been made use of in Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes. Fenugreek improves glucose utilisation by increasing the number of insulin receptors in red blood cells and it is a natural medicine which can be taken along with insulin by the diabetic patients.
``Fenugreek is found very useful in curing sinus and cough. Some suggest it for treating blood pressure too,’’ says Ananya, an Ayurvedic geek in Kerala.The culinary qualities of fenugreek seeds are very famous and it is used in pickles, curry powders etc. Mixed with yogurt, it acts as a fine hair conditioner too.
Ayurvedic practitioners usually ask acne patients to apply a paste of fenugreek seeds on face in order to wipe away the pimples and pigmentation. It has medicinal properties to help soften the skin. Fenugreek is also rich in iron, silicon, sodium etc and it also helps curb irritation and swelling on the skin.
The anti-diabetes properties of fenugreek have been made use of in Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes. Fenugreek improves glucose utilisation by increasing the number of insulin receptors in red blood cells and it is a natural medicine which can be taken along with insulin by the diabetic patients.
``Fenugreek is found very useful in curing sinus and cough. Some suggest it for treating blood pressure too,’’ says Ananya, an Ayurvedic geek in Kerala.The culinary qualities of fenugreek seeds are very famous and it is used in pickles, curry powders etc. Mixed with yogurt, it acts as a fine hair conditioner too.
