medhika :

General Use:

The herb is helpful in lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
On external application, Fenugreek helps heal superficial wounds more quickly.
Because of its rich protein content, the herb is an excellent ingredient in haircare and skincare products.

Therapeutic Uses:

Deepani: This herb improves the digestive fire.
Vatahara: It balances vata dosha disorders like paralysis, constipation, neuralgia, and bloating etc.
Kaphahara: It balances kapha disorders like asthma, bronchitis, chest congestion, and cough etc.
Prameha: This herb is very much effective in type 2 diabetes mellitus, and urinary tract disorders.
Aruchi: Beneficial in anorexia.

Systemic Use:

In constipation (Vibandha) – The leaves used as a vegetable (curry) is helpful in bowel clearance.
For Inflammation (Shvayathu vilayana) – Methika patra (fenugreek leaves) are pounded and applied over affected parts to relieve swelling and inflammatory conditions.
For Diarrhoea and small pox – Roasted seeds of Methika Trigonella foenum in the form of infusion are indicated.
As galactogogue – Porridge of Methika Trigonella foenum is used to increase lactation in feeding mother.
In Diarrhoea – Roasted seeds along with dry grapes and common salt are given.
In hair fall and dandruff – Seeds powder or leaf pulp is used locally.

Administration:

BY MOUTH:

For diabetes: 5-100 grams of powdered fenugreek seed added to one or two meals daily for 4 days to 3 years has been used. A dose of 1 gram daily of an extract of fenugreek seeds has been used.
For painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea): 1800-2700 mg of fenugreek seed powder three times daily for the first 3 days of menstruation, followed by 900 mg three times daily for the remainder of two menstrual cycles, has been used.
For increasing interest in sex: 600 mg of fenugreek seed extract (Libifem, Gencor Pacific Ltd.) each day for two menstrual cycles.
For improving sexual performance: 600 mg of fenugreek seed extract (Testofen, Gencor Pacific Ltd) each day alone or with magnesium 34 mg, zinc 30 mg, and vitamin B6 10 mg, for 6-12 weeks has been used.

Pharmacological:

Diabetes, Constipation, Greasy stools, Loss of appetite, Gastric problem, Peptic Ulcers, Intestinal Gas, Flatulence, Abdominal Distension, Colon Cancer.

Dr Mohamed Rifas

A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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