> Supplement Index > Fenugreek / Trigonella foenumgraceum / Greek Hay / Billy goat Clover / Camel Grass / Common Fenugrec / Hu-lu-ba / Hu-lu-pa / KÂ’u-tou / Methi / Trigonella > Fenugreek General Information Fenugreek Uses & Scientific Evidence For Fenugreek Dosage Information Fenugreek Safety & Interaction Information Buy Fenugreek Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fenugreek General Information Fenugreek has a long history of both medicinal and culinary uses in the ancient world. The Egyptians used it for embalming. Greeks and Romans used it for cattle fodder. Fenugreek was grown in the imperial gardens of Charlemagne. In certain areas of North Africa, the seeds were traditionally eaten by women to gain weight and the seeds are still used in Libya for this purpose. Today Fenugreek is still used as a food spice and for medicine in Egypt, India, and the Middle East; however, recent research shows Fenugreek increases milk supply for nursing mothers. There are no side effects for the baby, just more milk, which is helpful if you have chronic low milk supply, or if your work schedule interferes with your pumping schedule. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fenugreek Uses & Scientific Evidence For In addition to increasing milk supply of nursing mothers, Fenugreek has been commonly used to treat bronchitis, arthritis, kidney problems, and male reproductive conditions. Numerous studies have also found that Fenugreek can reduce blood sugar and serum cholesterol levels in people with diabetes. Fenugreek is high in fiber so it can be used to treat constipation as well. Fenugreek is often used in herbal medicine in North Africa, the Middle East, and India for a wide variety of conditions. The seeds are given during convalescence to encourage weight gain, especially in anorexia. Fenugreek seeds are helpful in lowering fever and have a soothing effect which makes them of value in treating gastritis and gastric ulcers. They are used to induce childbirth and to increase breast-milk production. Externally, the seeds may be applied as a paste to treat abscesses, boils, ulcers, and burns, or used as a douche for excessive vaginal discharge. The seeds also freshen bad breath and help restore sense of taste. In China, Fenugreek is used as a pessary to treat cervical cancer. Animal studies have shown it to be effective in treating baldness, cancer, inflammation, microbial and fungal infections, and stomach ulcers. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fenugreek Dosage Information The seeds of Fenugreek are somewhat bitter so it is best to take in capsule form. The recommended dosage is 5 to 30 g of de-fatted Fenugreek taken 3 times a day with meals. Capsule concentrations may vary. For best results with capsule and other formulations, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Fenugreek Safety & Interaction Information Fenugreek contains estrogen and can stimulate the uterus, therefore it should be avoided while pregnant. If you are diabetic Fenugreek could interfere with your insulin therapy. If you are taking other medications it is best to consult with your physician before using this herb for the treatment of your condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Fenugreek Supplements and Products Below