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METHI (Fenugreek) – Trigonella Foenum-Graecum

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It produces small, yellowish-white flowers and oblong, brown seeds that have a distinct bitter taste and strong aroma. The leaves, seeds, and sprouts of fenugreek are used in both culinary and medicinal applications.

Scientific Classification

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Angiosperms
  • Class: Eudicots
  • Order: Fabales
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Genus: Trigonella
  • Species: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Common Names

  • English: Fenugreek
  • Sanskrit: Methika
  • Hindi: Methi
  • Tamil: Vendhayam
  • Telugu: Mentulu
  • Bengali: Methi
  • Marathi: Methi

Traditional and Medicinal Uses

  • Cholesterol Management - Helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while maintaining heart health.
  • Phytochemical Constituents

    References

    Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Govt. of India.

    Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Govt. of India.

    Sharangdhar Samhita, Chapter on Herbal Remedies.

    Basch, E., Ulbricht, C., Kuo, G., Szapary, P., & Smith, M. (2003). "Therapeutic applications of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): A review." Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 85(1), 1-9.

    European Pharmacopoeia, 10th Edition, Council of Europe.

    Acharya, S.N., Thomas, J.E., & Basu, S.K. (2008). "Fenugreek: An old medicinal herb with diverse applications." Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 52(1), 37-52.

    Chopra, R.N., Nayar, S.L., & Chopra, I.C. (1956). Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. CSIR, New Delhi.

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