Fenugreek Seed Capsules 60's
Description
Fenugreek Seed (Leguminosae-papilionoideae)
Pure powdered seeds.
60 x 550mg in vegetable capsules.
Based on the available evidence, fenugreek has benefits for lowering blood sugar levels, boosting testosterone, and increasing milk production in breastfeeding mothers. Fenugreek may also reduce cholesterol levels, lower inflammation, and may help with appetite control.
A traditional herb used historically in hot climates where diet can be adversely affected. Recently rediscovered and recommended by herbalists for many reasons.
Also available are:
PARTS USED: Seeds; leaves eaten as food.
DOSAGE: 1 capsule to be taken three times daily swallowed with water.
HABITAT AND CULTIVATION
Native to an area extending from the Mediterranean in the west to China in the east, Fenugreek is an annual, cultivated principally in southern France, north Africa, Turkey, India and China. The seed is gathered in the autumn when ripe.
CONSTITUENTS
Mucilage (mannogalactans) up to 45%; steroidal saponins, including diosgenin; alkaloids, including trigonelline; flavonoids; volatile oil (trace); proteins up to 30%; fixed oil up to 8%; vitamins A, B1, C; minerals; choline, up to 1.3% (in leaves).
CAUTIONS
None known.
PARTS USED: Seeds; leaves eaten as food.