Fenugreek seed extract is a homeopathic remedy used for digestion, increasing breast milk supply, lowering cholesterol, regulating glucose levels, and weight loss. It is generally safe, but pregnant women and those using anticoagulant medication should avoid it. Side effects include mild stomach cramps and possible hypoglycemia with overdose.
Fenugreek seed extract, or Bird’s Foot, is also known by its Latin name Trigonella foenum-graecum. It has been used in homeopathic medicine for over a thousand years by various cultures, including the Chinese and the Greeks. It is believed to lower cholesterol, help with digestion, and increase a nursing mother’s breast milk supply. Fenugreek seed extract is also believed to work as a weight loss aid.
As part of the bean family, Leguminosae, fenugreek has long, slender stems that can grow up to 24 inches (61 cm) tall. It has light yellow or white flowers and slender bean pods containing about 20 light brown seeds. The oil from the seeds is commonly extracted for homeopathic remedies. Additionally, the seeds are often dried and used as a spice for curry-flavored foods.
The benefits of fenugreek seed extract are very varied. For example, many professionals recommend it to people to help with digestion. It is believed to help treat indigestion, stomach ulcers, intestinal spasms, and diarrhea. Some professionals claim that it will treat irritations or disorders that affect the skin, such as boils, eczema, and ulcers as well.
Homeopathic practitioners who specialize in women’s health issues often recommend fenugreek seed extract as well. For example, it is believed to help a nursing mother to increase her breast milk supply. Additionally, some professionals believe that the extract may help women reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Scientific research has indicated that fenugreek seed extract may also be helpful in lowering cholesterol. It is also believed to lower triglyceride levels as well. Additionally, homeopathic practitioners often encourage people with diabetes to use the extract to regulate glucose levels in the bloodstream.
Many professionals claim that fenugreek seed extract works to help people lose weight. Since it aids digestion, it is believed to help detoxify the body. Additionally, some people claim that it promotes weight loss by slowing the absorption of food and therefore controlling appetite.
The remedy is generally recognized as safe by the US Food and Drug Administration, but there are certain groups of people who should not use fenugreek seed extract. For example, pregnant women should probably avoid it, since reports indicate that it can stimulate the uterus. Although it is sometimes recommended for nursing mothers, the effect of the drug has not been studied in nursing babies. Also, it should not be used by anyone using a pharmaceutical anticoagulant medication.
There have been some side effects reported by people using fenugreek. For example, some people have experienced mild stomach cramps. Also, if an overdose of the remedy occurs, hypoglycemia is possible.
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