Dried Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenumgraecum) is indicated for a multitude of hormonal-related medicinal applications for both men and women.
 
USES & BENEFITS
INTERNAL:
It is a strong stimulator for milk production in mothers
Known also for use in cervical cancer
Reduces blood sugar levels in type 1 and 2 diabetes
Lowers serum cholesterol, triglyside and low density lipoprotein
Will soothe disturbed digestion
Impotence and period and menopause problems
Reduces fevers, detoxifies, dispels bad breath and body odour
Also for bronchitis
 
EXTERNAL:
Gargle with it to ease sore throats
Use as a poultice to ease swelling, inflammations, fistulas, and tumors, ulcers and boils and insect bites
In bath water it may help with cellulite, acne and rash
 
OTHER USES:
Has a bitter taste but a maple syrup flavour
Seeds can be used in curries or sprouted and used in a salad
For Horses: Excellent for body and hoof conditioning, appetizer, a uterine stimulant( do not give during pregnancy), For nursing mare to improve milk flow and condition
 
HOW TO USE
Decoction: Simmer 1½ teaspoons of seed in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
Poultice: Pulverize the seeds
 
CONTAINS
Rich source of polysaccharide galactomannan. Steroidal saponins, Alkaloid, 30% mucilage, bitter principle. mucilage, alkaloids, volatile and fixed oil.
 
PROPERTIES
Acts as an expectorant, demulcent, tonic, galactagogue
 
Great for sprouting.