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Fenugreek (Methi) For Health, Skin And Hair

Fenugreek (Methi) is a plant. The seeds are used to make medicine. Fenugreek is used for many conditions such as, Fenugreek is used for digestive problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, and inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). It is also used for conditions that affect heart health such as “hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and for high blood levels of certain fats including cholesterol and triglycerides.

Fenugreek is used for kidney ailments, a vitamin deficiency disease called beriberi, mouth ulcers, boils, bronchitis, infection of the tissues beneath the surface of the skin (cellulitis), tuberculosis, chronic coughs, chapped lips, baldness, cancer, and lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Some men use fenugreek for hernia, erectile dysfunction (ED), and other male problems.

Women who are breast-feeding sometimes use fenugreek to promote milk flow.

Fenugreek is sometimes used as a poultice. That means it is wrapped in cloth, warmed and applied directly to the skin to treat local pain and swelling (inflammation), muscle pain, pain and swelling of lymph nodes (lymphadenitis), pain in the toes (gout), wounds, leg ulcers, and eczema.

The taste and odor of fenugreek resembles maple syrup, and it has been used to mask the taste of medicines.

In foods, fenugreek is included as an ingredient in spice blends. It is also used as a flavoring agent in imitation maple syrup, foods, beverages, and tobacco.

In manufacturing, fenugreek extracts are used in soaps and cosmetics.

Fenugreek leaves are eaten in India as a vegetable.

Fenugreek Uses Effectiveness

• Diabetes. Consuming fenugreek, mixed with food during a meal, seems to lower blood sugar levels after the meal in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
• High cholesterol. There is conflicting evidence about the effectiveness of using fenugreek for lowering cholesterol.
• High triglycerides (blood fats). Preliminary research suggests fenugreek might lower triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes.
• Heartburn. Preliminary research suggests that taking a specific fenugreek product (FenuLife, Frutarom Belgium) before the two biggest meals of the day reduces symptoms of heartburn.
• Stomach upset.
• Decreased appetite.
• Constipation.
• “Hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis).
• Gout.
• Sexual problems (erectile dysfunction, ED).
• Fever.
• Baldness.

Fenugreek Dosing

The appropriate dose of fenugreek depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for fenugreek. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using

Glowing Skin and Shining Hair through Fenugreek

Clove oil uses seem almost endless. Touted as a potential cure for everything from headaches to digestive troubles thanks to its mighty antioxidant properties, clove essential oil also has many practical applications in the beauty department, although it's underlying benefits to both skin and nails are still medicinal in nature.

For Skin

Soak 1 full spoon of fenugreek seeds in two spoons of water overnight. Chew and swallow the soaked seeds the next morning and drink the remaining water. It definitely helps in reducing pimples, cleanses the skin from within and gives glowing skin if followed everyday. Applications of fenugreek seeds and honey are useful to clear pimples, blackheads and wrinkles.

For Hair

Soak 2 Soak 5-6 spoons of fenugreek seeds in half a mug of water, overnight. Grind the seeds along with the water, adding some curd the next morning and apply on the hair shaft. Wash it off after half an hour to get smooth, silky and shiny hair. Also apply the paste to the scalp if you have dandruff. This method can be followed once every week.Hairs wash with seeds powder result in silky and lustrous hair. Anti dandruff agent.

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