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From: michael derrida
Category: ÉÌÒµÐÅÏ¢
Date: 11/8/2003
Time: 11:49:47 PM
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What is Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum),Trigonella Foenum Graecu?What is Fe nugreek Seeds(Bird's Foot. Greek Hay-seed.)?Legends and Archeology of Fenugreek,c onstitution and modern application of Fenugreek Seeds?
¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó¡ó Composition&Application: Properties:Alterative, Anticatarrhal, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Aphrodi siac, Astringent, Bitter, Demulcent, Emmollient, Ecpectorant, Febrifuge, Galactag ogue, Mucilant, VulneraryTaste, bitter and peculiar, not unlike lovage or celery. Odour,similar.
Botanical Basic Data:Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) Herbs: Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum),Trigonella Foenum Graecu Botanical:Foenum-graecum (LINN.) Family:Leguminosae Latin: Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum. Synonyms---Bird's Foot. Greek Hay-seed. Part Used---Dried Seeds. Fenugreek Seeds Habitat---Indigenous to the countries on the eastern shores of the Mediterran ean. Cultivated in India,Africa,Egypt,Morocco,and occasionally in England.large c ultivated in west China.
----------------------------------------------------------------------- Botanical Basic Data of Fenugreek Narrative History of of Fenugreek Legends, Myths and Stories of Fenugreek Description of of Fenugreek:Archeology of "Fenugreek",General Information of of Fenugreek,Properties of Fenugreek,Constituents and Biochemical Information of Fenugreek. Medicinal Action and Uses of Fenugreek Common Uses of Fenugreek Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum; Hu Lu Ba) 5:1 Extract Powder
Narrative History of of Fenugreek: Originating in the Mediterranean region and Asia, Fenugreek (Trigonella Foen um-graecum) is one of the oldest herbs known. Its seeds were highly praised for t heir beneficial uses in ancient Egypt and India and later among the Greeks and Ro mans. The seeds were also used to produce a yellow dye for coloring wool. As Fenu greek spread around the Mediterranean, ancient physicians learned that its seeds contained a great deal of mucilage and when mixed with water provided many health benefits. The most common uses of Fenugreek today are culinary, such as providin g a maple flavor for confectionaries, an ingredient of curry powders, and as an e nhancement for meats, poultry and marinated vegetables.
Legends, Myths and Stories of Fenugreek: Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinal plants, dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Hippocrates. The botanical name (foenum-graecum) means "Greek hay."
In ancient Egypt, fenugreek was used to ease childbirth and to increase milk flow. Today, it is still taken by Egyptian women for menstrual pain and as hilba tea to ease stomach problems of tourists. Introduced into the southern provinces of China, the beans were in use as a medicine since the time of the Tang dynasty. Usually parched or boiled, and given with aloes, anise-seed and other substances as a tonic. Best known in India and among the people around the Mediterranean Sea, the s eeds have a flavor somewhat like maple sugar and an extract is used to make artif icial maple flavor. Fenugreek is an ingredient in chutneys and used in some curry blends. The roasted seeds are used as an adulterant and as a coffee substitute. Burkill stated, "The seeds, after roasting, are eaten in Egypt, and in ancie nt Egypt were regarded as medicinal and were used in religious rites. They contai n mucilage, sugars, an alkaloid--trigonellin, which is not poisonous--cholin and a scented compound." A study in India involving insulin-dependent diabetics on low doses of insul in, pulverized fenugreek seeds were shown to reduce blood sugar and other harmful fats. The authors of the study suggest adding fenugreek seeds to the diets of di abetics.
Description of of Fenugreek:
Archeology of "Fenugreek": The name comes from Foenum-graecum, meaning Greek Hay, the plant being used to scent inferior hay. The name of the genus, Trigonella, is derived from the old Greek name, denoting 'three-angled,' from the form of its corolla. The seeds of Fenugreek have been used medicinally all through the ages and were held in high r epute among the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for medicinal and culinary purposes.
Fenugreek is an erect annual herb, growing about 2 feet high, similar in hab it to Lucerne. The seeds are brownish, about 1/8 inch long, oblong, rhomboidal, w ith a deep furrow dividing them into two unequal lobes. They are contained, ten t o twenty together, in long, narrow, sickle-like pods.
General Information of of Fenugreek: Fenugreek is an annual Mediterranean and Asiatic herb with aromatic seeds. I t grows to two feet in height with brownish seeds contained in sickle shaped pods . It is used worldwide as a culinary spice as well as a medicinal herb to soothe the stomach and help maintain blood sugar levels. The seeds are rich in protein a nd contain about 50% fiber and 25% soothing mucilage. Fenugreek is one of the primary supplements used to support type II diabetic s or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Most NIDDM patients typicall y have enough insulin but it is not used effectively. Research as to the cause se ems to indicate high levels of body fat, too many calorie consumed from refined f oods, lack of polyunsaturated fats and chromium deficiencies. Fenugreek Seed help s by not only reducing blood sugar levels with its high concentrations of phytoch emicals, but it has also helped reduce low density cholesterol's and triacylglyce rols.
Properties of Fenugreek: Alterative, Anticatarrhal, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Astri ngent, Bitter, Demulcent, Emmollient, Ecpectorant, Febrifuge, Galactagogue, Mucil ant, Vulnerary Taste, bitter and peculiar, not unlike lovage or celery. Odour, si milar.
Constituents and Biochemical Information of Fenugreek: About 28 per cent mucilage; 5 per cent of a stronger-smelling, bitter fixed oil, which can be extracted by ether; 22 per cent proteids; a volatile oil; two a lkaloids, Trigonelline and Choline, and a yellow colouring substance. The chemica l composition resembles that of cod-liver oil, as it is rich in phosphates, lecit hin and nucleoalbumin, containing also considerable quantities of iron in an orga nic form, which can be readily absorbed. Reutter has noted the presence of trimet hylamine, neurin and betain; like the alkaloids in cod-liver oil, these substance s stimulate the appetite by their action on the nervous system, or produce a diur etic or ureo-poietic effect. Primary Nutrients: Choline, Iron, Lecithin, Minerals, Protein, Biotin, choli ne, inositol, iron, lecithin, mucilage, volatile oils, PABA, phosphates, protein, trigoneline, trimethylamine, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, and D. Rich in phosphates, lecithin, nucleo-albumin, iron, vitamins A and D (similar in composition to cod liver oil). Other Content£ºtrigonellinelline¡¢diosgenin-B-D-b lucoside¡¢vitexin¡¢saponaretin¡¢isoorientin¡¢vitexin-7-glucoside¡¢vicenin¢ñ, vice nin¡Ç. Active Constituent of Fenugreek: Composition is similar to Cod Liver Oil which is rich in phosphates, lecithi n, nucleoalbumin, and organic iron. Also like Cod Liver Oil it contains trimethyl amine, neurin, and betain which tend to stimulate appetite by their action on the nervous system, or can produce a diuretic effect. Contains saponins, coumarin, fenugreekine, nicotinic acid, phytic acid, scop oletin and trigonelline all of which are known to lower blood sugar. The aromatic oil of fenugreek is rich in iron, vitamins A and D (similar in composition to cod liver oil).
Medicinal Action and Uses of Fenugreek: Primary Uses: Allergies, Appetite/loss of, Catarrh/bronchial, Cholesterol/hi gh, Diabetic Retinopathy, Gas, Gastric Disorders, Lung Infections, Mucus Excessiv e, Throat/sore Secondary Uses: Abscesses, Anemia, Asthma, Boils, Body Odor, Bronchitis, can cer, Eyes/swollen, Fevers, Gallbladder Problems, Heartburn, Inflammation, Sinus P roblems, Ulcers, Uterine Problems, Water Retention
Common Uses of Fenugreek: Helps soothe the stomach: Helps support healthy blood sugar levels in cases of diabetes . Can reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood . Promotes lactation for mothers breast feeding their babies . Used for allergies, coughs, colds, flu, inflammations, fevers, dyspepsia, to nic, emphysema, flatulence, headaches, toothache, migraines, menstrual cramps, in testinal inflammation, cystitis, hydrocele of the testicle, pellegra, stomach ulc ers, lungs, bronchitis, dropsy, mucous membranes, and tea for sore throat gargle.
Fenugreek Acts as a bulk laxative:Reduces fever, lowers cholesterol, and lub ricates the intestines. Good for the eyes. Fenugreek Seeds of this annual herb are used in pickling brines and marinade s, as well as folk cures ranging from regulating insulin in diabetes to rickets. It was an ingredient in tonic medicines (including Lydia Pinkham's) in the ninete enth century. Large amounts of the decoction are given to strengthen those suffering from tuberculosis or recovering from an illness. Sometimes thought of as an aphrodisia c. Makes poultice of pulverized seeds for gouty pains, neuralgia, scrofula, ricke ts, anemia, debility, sciatica, swollen glands, wounds, furuncles, abscesses, (gr ind the seed, mix it with charcoal, and make it into a thick paste for boils, abs cesses, wounds, sores), tumors, dandruff, sores, and skin irritation. The pulverized Fenugreek seeds may be taken as a tonic for osteomyelitis or scrofula (tubercular adenitis; secondary involvement of the cervical lymph nodes) .
Fenugreek used in tea, fenugreek seeds can be sprouted like bean sprouts and used as a vegetable or a salad. The oil of fenugreek has a maple flavor and can be used for a true maple flavoring in cookies and syrups. Seed smells like celery but has a more bitter taste. Ground seed's primary use is as an ingredient in cu rries. Fenugreek help in ridding the lungs of mucus and phlegm in the bronchial tub es. Fenugreek combined with lemon juice and honey can help sooth the throat and r educe fever. Fenugreek used for inflamed bowels and stomach problems because of its bowel -lubricating abilities in south west Asia. Fenugreek seeds to help reduce urinary glucose levels:Studies on diabetic an imals have found fenugreek seeds to help reduce urinary glucose levels. The seeds contain the alkaloid trogonelline, nicotinic acid and coumarin. When the seeds w ere added to the insulin treatment of diabetic dogs, a decrease in insulin dose w as noted. Fenugreek seeds treating rickets, anemia and other disabilities and infectio us disease: Has been used in place of cod liver oil in treating rickets, anemia and othe r disabilities following infectious diseases. Is a strong stimulator of milk production in mothers. Can be used as a gargle for sore throats. Contains lecithin which helps to d issolve cholesterol and fatty substances.
In Cairo it is used under the name of Helba. This is an Egyptian preparation , made by soaking the seeds in water till they swell into a thick paste. Said to be equal to quinine in preventing fevers; is comforting to the stomach and has be en utilized for diabetes. The seeds are soaked in water, then allowed to sprout, and when grown about 2 or 3 inches high, the green eaten raw with the seeds. The seeds yield the whole of their odour and taste to alcohol and are employ ed in the preparation of emollient cataplasms, ointments and plasters. They give a strong mucilage, which is emollient and a decoction of 1 OZ. see ds to 1 pint water is used internally in inflamed conditions of the stomach and i ntestines. Externally it is used as a poultice for abscesses, boils, carbuncles, etc. It can be employed as a substitute for cod-liver oil in scrofula, rickets, a naemia, debility following infectious diseases. For neurasthenia, gout and diabet es it can be combined with insulin. It possesses the advantage of being cheap and readily taken by children, if its bitter taste is disguised: 1 or 2 teaspoonful of the powder is taken daily in jam, etc. The ground seeds are used also to give a maple-flavouring to confectionery a nd nearly all cattle like the flavour of Fenugreek in their forage. The powder is also employed as a spice in curry. At the present day, the ground seeds are util ized to an enormous extent in the manufactures of condition powders for horses an d cattle; Funugreek is the principal ingredient in most of the quack nostrums whi ch find so much favour among grooms and horsekeepers. It has a powerful odour of coumarin and is largely used for flavouring cattle foods and to make damaged hay palatable. In India the fresh plant is employed as an esculent.
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Scintific References: 1.What is Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum),Trigonella Foenum Graecu?Wha t is Fenugreek Seeds(Bird's Foot. Greek Hay-seed.)?Legends and Archeology of Fenu greek,constitution and modern application of Fenugreek Seeds?Via Michael Derrida
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