trigonella foenum
trigonella foenum-graecum
Leguminosae

Seed is the medicinal part.

Medicinal Properties

ACTIONS
aphrodisiac
expectorant
mucilaginous
restorative

One of the oldest medicinal plants, dating back
to ancient Egyptians and Hippocrates.

Large amounts of decoction are given to strengthen those
suffering from tuberculosis, recovering from illness,
bronchitis, fever and gargled for sore throat.

Make A Poultice of pulverized seeds for;
gouty pains, neuralgia, sciatica, swollen glands, wounds,
furuncles, tumors, sores and skin irritations.

Decoction
Use 2 teaspoons with 1 cup water, let stand 5 hours.
Heat and boil 1 minute, take 2-3 cups daily.
Improve taste with peppermint, lemon extract, honey or sugar.



SOURCE(S)
A Pinch of....
Botanical
Breast Feeding
Diabetes in Control
Encyclopedia of Spices
NCBI
pictures

Lust, John
The Herb Book
©1974, Benedict Lust Pulications
Bantam Edition December 1974
Published in the USA and Canada

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