| Fenugreek as one of the oldest known
medicinal herbs, was used by Hypocrites. It was used extensively in both the Far
East and in the West. "The Greatest Medical Discovery since the Dawn of
History," so claimed the makers of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which was promoted to the American public in 1875 as a treatment for "female
problems and complaints". Fenugreek was one of Lydia Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound elixirs, major ingredients. The most active compound though,
was Black Cohosh.
Fenugreek's origin is believed to be in the Mediterranean, but has also been
reported as having been used in Asia. Fenugreek is currently being used to treat
diabetes in the Middle East. Experimental data indicates that extracts of
Fenugreek seeds lower blood sugar levels, thus regulating insulin production.
Fenugreek has been shown to soften and dissolve hardened masses of accumulated
mucus. Fenugreek is helpful for people who use, or have used, large quantities
of dairy products (milk, cheese and butter), as they cause large quantities of
mucus waste to accumulate in the system that curtail the vital life promoting
processes, to include healthy lung action, free flowing blood circulation and
proper lymphatic drainage. It is known to expel certain toxic waste like
(accumulated uric acid) by way of the lymphatic system. It loosens and expels
mucus and phlegm accumulated in the bronchial tubes, soothes mucous membranes in
the lungs and gastrointestinal tract and has also been used to treat lung
infections.
o Fenugreek is a strong stimulator of milk production in nursing mothers and is
said to help stimulate breast growth and development.
o Fenugreek is used for colon, bladder, kidney, and urinary health.
o Fenugreek is used internally for treating an inflamed gastro intestinal
system.
o Fenugreek contains lecithin which helps dissolve cholesterol and fatty
substances.
The herb Fenugreek is also known as:
Trigonella foenum-graecum,
Greek Hay-seed, Bird's Foot
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