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All About FENUGREEK
March 9 2006 at 7:53 AM Sunset (no login)

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Fenugreek, a product of American folk medicine, was considered a very effective menstruation promoter. Modern scientists have confirmed that Fenugreek contains the chemicals diosgenin and isoflavones, very similar to the female sex hormone estrogen. It's properties mimic the effect of estrogen in the female body. This herb provides a mastogenic effect resulting in the swelling and growth of healthy breast tissue.
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Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum L., is an erect annual herb native to southern Europe and Asia. Undoubtedly one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants, fenugreek is widely grown today in the Mediterranean countries, Argentina, France, India, North Africa, and the United States as a food, condiment, medicinal, dye, and forage plant (11.1-128). The plant reaches a height of 0.3 to 0.8 meters and has trifoliate leaves. White flowers appear in early summer and develop into long, slender, yellow-brown pods containing the brown seeds of fenugreek commerce.


The reported life zone of fenugreek is 8 to 27 degrees centigrade with an annual precipitation of 0.4 to 1.5 meters and a soil pH of 5.3 to 8.2 (4.1-31). The plant thrives in full sun on rich, well-drained soils. Growth is slow and weak in cold temperatures and wet soils. As a leguminous plant, fenugreek needs little if any nitrogen fertilizer, and the plant can enrich soils with nitrogen. There is considerable commercial interest in breeding and growing fenugreek cultivars high in sapogenins.


Diosgenin, a steroid sapogenin found in fenugreek but currently isolated from Dioscorea species, is the starting compound for over 60% of the total steroid production by the pharmaceutical industry (11.1-74). Other sapogenins found in fenugreek seed include yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogens (7.2-79, 7.3-52, 7.3-54, 7.3-80). Other constituents of fenugreek include mucilage, bitter fixed oil, volatile oil, and the alkaloids choline and trigonelline (11.1-50, 11.1-136). Extract of fenugreek is obtained by alcoholic extraction.


The maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use in many baked goods, chutneys, confections, and imitation maple syrup (11.1-128). For culinary purposes, seeds are ground and used in curries. Young seedlings and other portions of fresh plant material are eaten as vegetables. The plant is quite nutritious, being high in proteins, ascorbic acid, niacin, and potassium (13.1-75). Fenugreek is also used as a livestock feed.


As a medicinal plant, fenugreek has traditionally been considered a carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, and stomachic. The plant has also been employed against bronchitis, fevers, sore throats, wounds swollen glands, skin irritations, diabetes, ulcers, and in the treatment of cancer (14.1-17). Fenugreek has been used to promote lactation and as an aphrodisiac. Fenugreek seeds have been used as an oral insulin substitute, and seed extracts have been reported to lower blood glucose levels in laboratory animals (7.5-101).


Fenugreek is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a spice or natural seasoning and as a plant extract (21 CFR sections 182.10, 182.20 [1982]).
Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum L., is an erect annual herb native to southern Europe and Asia. Undoubtedly one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants, fenugreek is widely grown today in the Mediterranean countries, Argentina, France, India, North Africa, and the United States as a food, condiment, medicinal, dye, and forage plant (11.1-128). The plant reaches a height of 0.3 to 0.8 meters and has trifoliate leaves. White flowers appear in early summer and develop into long, slender, yellow-brown pods containing the brown seeds of fenugreek commerce.


The reported life zone of fenugreek is 8 to 27 degrees centigrade with an annual precipitation of 0.4 to 1.5 meters and a soil pH of 5.3 to 8.2 (4.1-31). The plant thrives in full sun on rich, well-drained soils. Growth is slow and weak in cold temperatures and wet soils. As a leguminous plant, fenugreek needs little if any nitrogen fertilizer, and the plant can enrich soils with nitrogen. There is considerable commercial interest in breeding and growing fenugreek cultivars high in sapogenins.


Diosgenin, a steroid sapogenin found in fenugreek but currently isolated from Dioscorea species, is the starting compound for over 60% of the total steroid production by the pharmaceutical industry (11.1-74). Other sapogenins found in fenugreek seed include yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogens (7.2-79, 7.3-52, 7.3-54, 7.3-80). Other constituents of fenugreek include mucilage, bitter fixed oil, volatile oil, and the alkaloids choline and trigonelline (11.1-50, 11.1-136). Extract of fenugreek is obtained by alcoholic extraction.


The maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use in many baked goods, chutneys, confections, and imitation maple syrup (11.1-128). For culinary purposes, seeds are ground and used in curries. Young seedlings and other portions of fresh plant material are eaten as vegetables. The plant is quite nutritious, being high in proteins, ascorbic acid, niacin, and potassium (13.1-75). Fenugreek is also used as a livestock feed.


As a medicinal plant, fenugreek has traditionally been considered a carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, and stomachic. The plant has also been employed against bronchitis, fevers, sore throats, wounds swollen glands, skin irritations, diabetes, ulcers, and in the treatment of cancer (14.1-17). Fenugreek has been used to promote lactation and as an aphrodisiac. Fenugreek seeds have been used as an oral insulin substitute, and seed extracts have been reported to lower blood glucose levels in laboratory animals (7.5-101).


Fenugreek is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a spice or natural seasoning and as a plant extract (21 CFR sections 182.10, 182.20 [1982]).



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Mrs. Taylor
(no login) Re: All About FENUGREEK March 9 2006, 7:54 AM


Can you please put one up for Saw Palmetto Berries Extract and Wil Yam Pleasse?Thanks gurrrl



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Sunset
(no login) Re: All About FENUGREEK March 9 2006, 7:56 AM


Fenugreek is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Fenugreek is also available as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of fenugreek as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of fenugreek may be less pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.
• Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or diabetes, or if you are taking any medicines to prevent or treat a blood clotting disorder or diabetes. Fenugreek has been reported to affect blood clotting and blood sugar levels.
• Fenugreek has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/ or advantages of fenugreek may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/ health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/ health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.


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Sanana
(no login) Re: All About FENUGREEK May 25 2006, 6:08 PM


The seeds of this herb are often used in Indian cookery as part of some curry recipes. It contains a type of fiber called mucilage. Fenugreek has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing blood cholesterol levels in humans. In a 1990 study in India, people with insulin-dependent diabetes were given 100 grams of defatted fenugreek powder. The powder was incorporated into meals. Both total and LDL cholesterol were reduced significantly compared to a control group. Importantly, the fenugreek didn't lower the good HDL cholesterol. Blood glucose was also reduced, suggesting that fenugreek could be especially valuable for people with diabetes. In a 1997 study, also in India, feeding 5 grams of fenugreek daily didn't affect blood cholesterol in healthy people, but it caused a decrease in those who had both diabetes and coronary heart disease. Again, HDL cholesterol wasn't affected. Five grams of fenugreek is a little less than a quarter of an ounce, so these effects may be important in cultures where fenugreek is often included in the diet.
Fenugreek good for diabetics!
September 14 2007 at 7:04 AM mbe (Login mbe1)

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The many uses and values of Fenugreek! We all now how good fenugreek is for developing breasts, now it looks like it is good for controlling blood sugar levels. I found the following information at the post: http://dietcures.blogspot.com/2007/09/pu...ype-1.html

"By the way, pumpkins are not the only plant thought to help control blood sugar levels. Onion, ground fenugreek seeds and broccoli are also potential aids in the fight against Diabetes. Israeli scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have shown that fenugreek seeds can lower blood sugar and cholesterol in both diabetics and healthy people."

This may seem a little bit off subject here, but I thought you would like to know the other benefits of Fenugreek. Of course, if you typically have abnormally low blood sugar, you may want to pay attention to how you feel when using Fenugreek. But all in all I say hurray for our friend the Fenugreek seed!

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Snowflake
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EVE MEMBERS Re: Fenugreek good for diabetics! September 14 2007, 5:53 PM


If you do more research you will find cinnomin is also used to control diabetes. Check out additional spices, cause I know there is more, sorry just can't remember what thay are right now.



mbe
(Login mbe1) Cinnamon September 14 2007, 8:02 PM


Your right, cinnamon is a useful Diabetes supplement and it's great on toast!

Unfortunately, cinnamon does not make my breasts grow, oh well...



Davilee
(Login Davi-lee) Re: Fenugreek good for diabetics! September 16 2007, 10:36 AM


>>Fenugreek:It is an Ayurvedic warming energy herb(also CTM-yang stimulating tonic).It is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs,written about by Hippocrates,Highly esteemed by both Eastern and Western holistic traditional medicine systems. ~~Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels,,has laxative effects and lubricates the intestines as it increases mucus levels in them,,
remedies lung disorders, asthma and sinus problems because it reduces mucus in the upper respiratory areas,,promotes lactation in nursing mothers,,good for the eyes,,good for inflammation,,reduces fevers,,used for all types of wasting diseases,anemia,debility,neurasthenia,and gout.Also,used in some areas as remedy for osteomyelitis,tuberculosis,and scrofula.

PhytoChems:
Beta-carotene,,beta-sitosterol,,coumarin,,diogenin,,kaempherol,,luteolin,,p-coumaric acid,,quercetin,,rutin,,saponins,,trigonelline,,vitexin.
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>>Cinnamon: It is the second foremost warming,stimulating energy herb,used by Chinese Traditional medicine as Cayenne is used in Western holistic/naturopathy medicine. Warms the body and stimulates peripheral circulation(extremities,arms,legs,head),,Stimulates all vital functions of the body,,Is a great nausea remedy,,relieves diarrhea symptoms due to its effects on harmful bacteria,,counteracts congestion due to its ability to energize the body circulation,,Enhances digestion,ESPECIALLY the **metabolism of fats**,,Destroys fungal infection,,Useful for diabetes,, Achieving weight loss,, Fighting yeast infection,,Uterine hemorrhaging,,Relieves abdominal spasms,,Antirheumatic. **should not be taken by pregnant women or people with wasting and dryness(Too much heat or fire energy already or some Vata folks with too much Pitta action)

Phytochems:Alpha-pinene,,benzaldehyde,,beta-carotene,,beta-pinene,,borneol,,camphor,,caryophyllene,,cinnamaldehyde,,coumarin,,cuminaldehyde,,eugenol,,farnesol,,geraniol,,
limolene,,linalool,,mannitol,,mucilage,,1,8-cineole,,phellandrene,,tannin,,terpinolene,,vanillin.
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Other blood sugar regulators:
Alfalfa
Kudzu Root
Rehmannia ,, from chinese herbal medicine
Barberry
Devil's Claw,,Harpagophytum procumbens
Myrrh
Dioscorea
Huckleberry (Bilberry)
Solomon's Seal
Devil's Club,Oplopanax horridum,Native to the U.S. Pacific NorthWest,a good herb for diabetes,an old remedy used by the native tribes.
Cranesbill,(genus. Geranium maculatum-Wild geranium species of US)
Huckleberry,,(genus.Vaccinum-related to blueberries
Sumac,(genus.Rhus-native US)
Jambul,(genus.Syzygium or Eugenia-?native?)
Schizandra,(genus. S.sinensis-Chinese medicinal herb,related to Magnolias)

If anybody wants more info on any of these other things, ask me in this thread.I can separate these into native and exotic species or Western and Eastern natural medicine,if that would help.

I have a couple of herb formulas for helping a range of problems that diabetes.I will have to write them later.



mbe
(no login) Good Work September 16 2007, 7:17 PM


Davilee,

Good work and thanks.



Davilee
(Login Davi-lee) Re: Fenugreek good for diabetics! September 17 2007, 6:41 AM


Oh, the Jambul plant....I meant I couldnt find in my books yet where its native to.
Im fairly certain its not indigenous to N.America,I would have recognized the name. Its probably native to India.