2023-11-22 15:11:24
Here is a plant that you can be sure that your ancestors, if they are Europeans or Mediterraneans, ate before you(1) !
Fenugreek is a medicinal and aromatic plant native to the Middle East(1).
It has been consumed in Egypt, the Maghreb, India, Ethiopia, Greece, Italy, Spain and France since Antiquity.
The Egyptians used it against burns(1,2).
The Greeks, including Hippocrates, recommended it to soothe difficult digestions(1,2).
Scientists call it Trigonella fenugreek(1,2).
Fenugreek is also called trigonella, senegrain or Greek hay.
A plant that nourishes men and animals
The Greek hay or Greek hay is a legume.
In the Middle Ages, it was used as a fodder plant.(1).
Its use extended from the shores of the Mediterranean to the whole of Europe under Charlemagne.(1).
And in the 17th century, it was listed in the Pharmaceutical Codex as a toning plant.
In North Africa and India, it has always been used as a spice.
We put the seeds in bread or in various recipes(3).
You can put it in your omelettes or fried vegetables.(3).
Combined with carrots or zucchini, fenugreek seed is excellent, for example(3).
Fenugreek stimulates hunger…
Your nutritionist, I’m sure, would be happy for you to eat fenugreek seeds.
They are, in fact, full of useful nutrients.
One of the best known is the trigonelline which is an alkaloid resulting from the metabolization of vitamin B3(4,5).
This substance is also present in coffee, to which it gives its bitter taste.(4).
It is also found, in smaller quantities, in hemp seeds, oats and even potatoes.(4).
Thanks to trigonelline, fenugreek is a plant considered as an aperitif: it whets the appetite(4).
And this is why it is sometimes recommended to accompany anorexia or weight loss of nervous origin.(5).
In this case, your herbalist will advise you to take fenugreek seed tea one hour before meals.(5).
… but also suppresses the appetite!
Fenugreek is known for its mucilages which constitute up to 40% of its seeds.(4,5).
These are soluble fibers, called galactomannans, which have multiple benefits.(4,5) :
- they make stools bulkier and improve digestive comfort ;
- they facilitate the transit intestinal ;
- they protect the stomach ;
- these fibers relieve gastric wounds and help fight stomach ulcers;
- they would regulate the pH of the stomach;
- they also have virtues of satiety.
After whetting your appetite thanks to its bitterness, fenugreek quickly gives you the feeling of satiety thanks to its fibers. Effective, right?
A full load of minerals!
Fenugreek seeds provide you with vitamins A, B1, B9 and C. They are also rich in polyphenols(1,2).
They therefore have a notable antioxidant action(1,2).
It is useful against the aging of your cells and for your immunity.
On the mineral side, fenugreek is also generous in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.(4).
This will do good for your bones, your nervous system and your muscles.
It also provides you with iron, sulfur, manganese as well as a little zinc and copper.(4).
Thus, these seeds also help to strengthen your immunity.
And the weight in all this?
There is an amino acid in fenugreek that you will like.
It is called 4-hydroxyisoleucine(1).
The name is barbaric but the action is excellent.
This amino acid is hypoglycémiant : it regulates your blood sugar level(1,2).
It would also act on insulin secretion.
Thus, fenugreek has a dual action on sugar. It is excellent for better digestion and it is beneficial for your metabolism.
Fenugreek thus limits the risk of diabetes(1,2).
This particularity, added to the mucilages, makes fenugreek a plant recommended against weight gain.(4,5).
Furthermore, the fenugreek can detoxify your body.
In particular against bisphenol A, a dangerous endocrine disruptor from plastic.
But weight has everything to do with the toxins that remain stored in fats and hormones.(7).
This second action should not be taken lightly.
Toxic substances that accumulate in fats are harmful.
If you manage to reduce the amount through sport and detox, you are giving your body a real reprieve.
Some therapists even go so far as to offer liposuction to remove toxins, particularly in the lower back.(7) !
This is what Professor Jacques Théron does, for example, in his treatment protocol for herniated discs.(8).
To prevent your body from turning into a dump, it can be a good idea to detoxify it regularly.
For this, nothing like a good fenugreek seed herbal tea(5) !
A quiet boost!
Fenugreek gently brings you vitality(5).
It is sometimes classified among the adaptogens, that is to say those plants which help humans to(2,9) :
- cope with stress;
- overcome an exceptional effort;
- increase the resistance of an organism.
It counteracts the effects of an overly alert immune system.
It can thus reduce certain pain.
This is why it is considered useful to accompany joint pain or rheumatism.(5).
It is also said to be excellent in preventing cardiovascular diseases.(1,2).
A plant that loves women
Fenugreek seeds, finally, through their action on hormones, can help women in all the decisive or pivotal moments of their lives.(4,5).
At puberty or during menopause, they can have a soothing action(4,5).
They are sometimes recommended for breastfeeding women for their galactogenic effects but it is possible that the baby does not really like the taste of milk.(4,5) !
On the other hand, for pregnant women, they are not recommended because of their toning action which could be excessive for the developing fetus.(5).
In what form can you consume fenugreek seeds?
The simplest thing is to use seeds regularly which you can put in various cooking recipes.(1,2,3).
Herbal tea is also very easy to make.(5).
Boil your seeds for 3 minutes and let them infuse for 10 minutes(5).
You need one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds per cup of water(5).
You can also consume it in powder form, to put in a glass of water for example, or in capsules(4,5).
Fenugreek seed oil is commonly used as a cosmetic, facial and skin care product.
You can also find it in the form of edible oil(4).
For external use, on an abscess, boil or eczema(5)you can use fenugreek seed paste which you will obtain by combining the seeds with a little water(5).
And, as usual, if in doubt, ask your herbalist, pharmacist or doctor for advice.
Naturally yours,
Augustine of Livois
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