Fenugreek has been grown around the Mediterranean region since ancient times. The sprouting seeds may be eaten as a spicy salad; the fully developed leaves and the lightly roasted seeds are used as a spice, principally in curries. The ground seeds, c... *
Excellent "Le FENUGREC, ou Trigonella foenum-graecum, est une herbe annuelle originaire d'Orient, cultivée au Maroc, en Egypte, en Inde ou encore en Chine. Elle appartient à la famille des Légumineuses-papilionacées.
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
Fenugreek has been grown around the Mediterranean region since ancient times. The sprouting seeds may be eaten as a spicy salad; the fully developed leaves and the lightly roasted seeds are used as a spice, principally in curries. The ground seeds, containing coumarin, are a major ingredient in commercially prepared curry powders.
History
The plant is a native of western Asia and has been widely grown in countries bordering the Mediterranean, particularly in Egypt. Its cultivation in northern Europe was principally intended for forage, to mix with hay crops.
Characteristics
The plant, a half-hardy annual, grows to a height of 24 inches, with a spread of 8 inches. The leaves are trefoil, rather like clover, and the flowers, which appear in late spring, are cream or pale yellow and pealike. The seed is compact and pale brown. Light roasting brings out the full flavor.
Growing Tips
The seed may be sown indoors in mid-spring or outdoors in warm soil in late spring. Fenugreek likes a good, well-drained soil and a position in full sun, which is essential if the seed is to set.
How to Use
The sprouted seeds are good as a salad, tossed in a vinaigrette dressing. The roasted seeds are used in Middle Eastern variations of halva, a rich sweetmeat, as well as in curries. It is believed to impart a sweet odor to the body when a tea made from the seeds is drunk regularly. A poultice made from the crushed seeds, boiled for 10 minutes and applied to afflicted areas, will improve a poor skin, ridding it of persistent spots and pustules.
Medicinally, fenugreek has the ability to reduce muscular spasm. This has made it the herb of choice in menstrual and labour pains, The traditional use of this herb has been in the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes, inflammation of the stomach, digestive problems, and painful periods.
An external application can be of help in arthritis.
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Directions
Option 1: Take two Fenugreek tablets before breakfast and one before evening meal or bedtime, with fruit juice or water.
Option 2: Crush the tablet between two spoons, adding a cupful of boiling water to make a tea. Flavor with lemon juice and honey to taste. Drink the entire contents, residue and all.
For extended use, please consult a health care professional.
Le FENUGREC, ou Trigonella foenum-graecum, est une herbe annuelle originaire d'Orient, cultivée au Maroc, en Egypte, en Inde ou encore en Chine. Elle appartient à la famille des Légumineuses-papilionacées.
PROPRIETES THERAPEUTIQUES La graine de FENUGREC ont une grande valeur alimentaire et sont reconstituantes.
Elles sont riches en protéines, en lipides et en sapogénines qui stimulent l'appétit. Elles sont utilisées pour les cas d'anorexie et d'amaigrissements dus à des troubles métaboliques ou nerveux.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
