Fenugreek
- Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
- Areas Grown in: Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab
- Harvesting Season: February-March
- Types: CO1, Rajendra Kanti, RMt-1, Lam-sel-1
- Exported as: Fenugreek Seeds, Fenugreek Powder
Benefits:
- Fenugreek seeds help to control type I and II diabetes.
- It reduces high serum cholesterol.
- This seed is known to relieve constipation
- It can be prescribed to nursing mothers to increase their milk production.
- Since fenugreek seeds contain chemicals (diosgenin and estrogens isoflavones) similar to the female sex hormone estrogen, it is considered as a potent menstruation promoter. It also minimizes symptoms of menopause.
- Fenugreek sprouts can be incorporated in your salads to help minimize these problems