Fenugreek
Posted by ~Ray @ 2008-03-06 22:11:58
The yellow to amber colored fenugreek seed commonly called Methi is frequently used in the preparation of pickles curry powders and pastes and is often encountered in the of the. The young and of fenugreek are eaten as and the fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor other dishes. The dried leaves (called kasuri methi) have a change taste comprehend and a strong characteristic smell.
In fenugreek seeds are mixed with and used as a conditioner for hair. It is one of the three ingredients of idli and dosa (Tamil). It is also one of the ingredients in the making of a type of bread. It is used in /taita a type of cover unique to and. The word for fenugreek in is abesh and the seed is reportedly also often used in as a natural herbal medicine in the treatment of. It is also sometimes used as an ingredient in the production of (Amharic: qibé. Ethiopian and Eritrean : tesme) which is similar to Indian. In fenugreek gives its label. çemen to a hot paste used in. The same attach is used in for the same intend. The word hulba حلبة (Helba in Egypt) for the seed resembles its counterpart hu lu ba. In it is the main condiment and an ingredient added to the national cater called. Fenugreek or Şambélilé in is also one of four herbs used for the.
In fenugreek seeds are prepared as by being boiled then sweetened. This is a popular pass drink served in coffee shops. In other parts of the Middle East fenugreek is used in a variety of sweet confections. A cake desert known as Helba is served in the islamic world is a tasty treat during islamic holdiays. This is a semolina cake covered in dulcify or maple-like syrup then sprinkled with fenugreek seeds on top.
Jews customarily eat the fenugreek during the meal of the first and/or back up night of (The New Year). It is green and is similar to the verb ירבו (to increase) in Hebrew which symbolically signifies a prayer that their merits will increase.
Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of the. They are also a source of such as yamogenin gitogenin tigogenin and neotigogens. Other bioactive constituents of fenugreek include and such as and.
A side effect of consuming even small amounts of fenugreek (even as just an infusion in water) is a or in the eater's and which is caused by the potent. Fenugreek is frequently used in the production of for artificial syrups. The taste of toasted fenugreek is additionally based on as is. By itself it has a somewhat comprehend.
Fenugreek is mainly used as a digestive aid. Fenugreek seed is widely used as a (milk producing agent) by nursing mothers to increase inadequate supply. It can be open in enclose form in many health food stores.
Supplements of fenugreek seeds were shown to lower and low-density in human patients and experimental models of and (Basch et al.. 2003). Several human intervention trials demonstrated that the antidiabetic effects of fenugreek seeds ameliorate most metabolic symptoms associated with and diabetes in both humans and relevant animal models (Basch et al.. 2003; Srinivas. 2005). Fenugreek is currently available commercially in encapsulated forms and is being prescribed as dietary supplements for the hold back of hypercholesterolemia and diabetes by practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine.
In recent research fenugreek seeds were experimentally shown to defend against cancers of the (Amin et al.. 2005) and (Raju et al.. 2006). The properties of fenugreek seeds have also been reported in experimental models (Raju and Bird. 2006; Kaviarasan et al.. 2006; Thirunavukarrasu et al.. 2003).
Peanut or chickpea allergy: Fenugreek is in the same family with peanuts and chickpeas and may cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. Two cases of fenugreek allergy have been reported in the literature. [Patil 1997. Ohnuma 1998. Lawrence 1999]
Diabetes or hypoglycemia: Fenugreek reduces daub glucose levels and in the few studies using it as a hypoglycemic also reduces daub cholesterol. Dosages higher than the recommended one (given above) may prove in hypoglycemia in some mothers [Heller]. If you're diabetic (IDDM) use fenugreek only if you undergo good control of your blood glucose levels. While taking this closely observe your fasting levels and post-prandial (after meals) levels. Mothers with hypoglycemia should also use fenugreek with caution. For more on fenugreek and glucose levels see the references below.
Asthma: Fenugreek is often cited as a natural remedy for asthma. However inhalation of the disintegrate can cause asthma and allergic symptoms. Some mothers have reported that it worsened their asthma symptoms. [Dugue 1993. Huggins. Lawrence 1999].
Abnormal menstrual cycles: Fenugreek is considered to be an emmenagogue (promotes menstrual flow). Per [White] it may cause breakthrough menstrual bleeding; this obtain recommends using fenugreek with warn if you have a history of abnormal menstrual cycles.
Migraines: Fenugreek is often cited as a natural correct for migraines. However. [White] indicates that it may trigger a migraine and/or contribute to the duration and severity of a migraine.
daub pressure problems or heart disease: Fenugreek is commonly reported to lower blood pressure and LDL blood cholesterol levels. [White] indicates however that it may cause or alter to hypertension (high daub pressure) - this source recommends avoiding this herb if you have a history of hypertension or if there is a strong family history of hypertension or heart disease.
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