Fenugreek or commonly known as Methi or Methika has botanical name as – Trigonella foenum graeceum. As per ayurveda fenugreek is Tiktarasam (Bitter), Ushna veerayam (Hot in potency), which helps to reduce Vata & kapha & stimulates appetite. Methi Seeds are mucilaginous, demulcent & due to its astringent action helps to stop loose motions. Fenugreek Seed when taken internally is supposed to be helpful as emmenagogue to women who suffer from low monthly menstrual flow. A Gruel like recipe prepared of Methi seeds helps to increase milk flow by stimulating milk ducts in post natal care after pregnancy. According to studies fenugreek or methi supports low cholesterol level naturally, especially that of the low density lipoprotein (LDL). Fenugreek is known to be rich source of steroidal saponins that supports prevention of the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides. Fenugreek has shown presence of 4-hydroxyisoleucine, galactomannan, which plays a key role to maintain healthy heart & decelerating the absorption rate of sugar into our bloodstream, thus bringing Average Sugar level down & improving glucose metabolism. Methi also contains high amount of potassium that counters the action of sodium to help. 

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