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While most bitters are cold, Fenugreek is unusual as a hot bitter. Fenugreek stokes the fire, driving out cold and damp. It targets the lower half of the body, including the kidney, lower back, pelvic area, and legs. It is useful in dysmennorhea and menopause. Fenugreek is used with salt to target and warm the kidneys. It alleviates pain.

Fenugreek is used worldwide as a galactagogue. Chinese medicine describes fenugreek as a phlegm mover and kidney yang tonic that drives out cold and damp from lower burner. It breaks up stuck energies and cools inflammation. Fenugreek reduces the secretion of gastric acid, useful in hyperacidic type acid reflux. It's demulcent quality protects the gastric mucosa. It is high in saponins.
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Fenugreek s one of the oldest medicinal plants. It has been used since 4000BC. It's name means "ram's horn clover". It was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen.
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buying & preparation
Fenugreek is known as methi in Indian grocery stores, where the leaves are sold as well.
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Fenugreek comes as a powder, or in hard, cube-like chips. They are often roasted to reduce bitterness and enhance taste. It is slimy when soaked in water (demulcent). It combines well with fennel, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger. Fenugreek is used in dals, sambar, and in the famous spice combination panchpuran.
a traditional home remedy for
This information has not been validated by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
Acid RefluxPitta aggravatingAsthmaKapha aggravating
CancerDiabetesPitta aggravatingKapha aggravating
GastritisPitta aggravatingHyperacidityPitta aggravating
HypothyroidKapha aggravatingInsufficient Breast MilkVata aggravating
Mucus on stoolKapha aggravating

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