A small plant with big benefits: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.) for disease prevention and health promotion (original) (raw)
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Nutritional and therapeutic properties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): a review
International Journal of Food Properties, 2020
Current lifestyle, eating habits, stress, environmental factors and intensive use of synthetic chemicals in food processing and agriculture have radically increased the progression of several human diseases. Globally, researchers have been looking for natural therapeutic substances that can be used to treat or delay the onset of these lifestyle-related disorders. Numerous types of medicinal plants have shown the potential to be frequently used in the therapeutics due to the presence of several bioactive compounds. Among these, fenugreek is an important herb which has been recognized as an imperative medicinal plant by various scientists around the world. This herb has been widely reported as beneficial against numerous diseases such as cancer, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and inflammation. Due to its medicinal value, the extracts/powders from different parts of fenugreek have been effectively utilized in food and pharmaceutical industries. Accordingly, the present review is an attempt to highlight the important nutritional benefits and curative applications of fenugreek as an effectual therapeutic agent against different diseases.
Asian Food Science Journal, 2022
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is a medicinal herb and a green leafy vegetable used all over the world. It is mostly grown in India, Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and other parts of the world. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, alkaloids, flavonoids, fibers, gums, and volatile chemicals are all found in abundance in fenugreek. It's been employed as a preservative in foods including pickles, chips, and bakery goods. Fenugreek has anti-cancer, anti-obesity, cardiac protective, gastroprotective, antifungal – antimicrobial properties, cholesterol-lowering agent, anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, and helps in lowering blood sugar levels, improving sexual function, and galactogogue functions, among other therapeutic pharmacological effects. The purpose of this page is to examine the many investigations, papers, and publications that look into fenugreek's therapeutic pharmacological effects, health advantages, and chemical ingredients.
Indian Journal of Unani Medicine, 2021
Background: Trigonella foenum-graecum L. with common name fenugreek, is a very popular spice as well as an important herb of traditional Unani medicine. It is one of the most promising herbs having nutritional as well as medicinal value, used for the treatment of an extensive range of ailments. Objective: The aim ofthe review isto present the traditional uses, phytochemistry, toxicology in the light of Unani medicine as well as contemporary researchesto comprehend itsimportance. Methods: The literature was collected from classical Unani textssuch as Khazain al-Advia, Makhzan al-Advia, Muhit-i-Azam, Al-Jami li Mufradat al- Advia wa'l Aghziya, Al Qanoon Fit Tib etc., and scientific data from published experimental and clinical studies were searched from search engines like Scopus, Web of science, Embase, Google scholar, Pub Med etc. Results: Phytochemical studies have led to the isolation of different compounds such as alkaloid, flavonoids, saponin, volatile contents, gum and fibr...
A Review on Ethnobotanical and Therapeutic Uses of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L)
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2015
Fenugreek with the scientific name of Trigonella foenum-graceum L and with leaves consisting of 3 small obovate to oblong leaflets is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean but is cultivated worldwide. This plant has medicinal alkaloids, steroid compounds, and sapogenins and many uses have been mentioned for this plant in traditional medicine. This plant has been used to ease childbirth, to aid digestion, and as a general tonic to improve metabolism. Trigonelline is considered as the most important metabolite of fenugreek, which is very effective in treating diabetes and decreasing blood cholesterol. Diaszhenin is another important compound in seeds of this plant, which is used in producing medicinal steroids like contraceptive pills. Many studies have been performed on the therapeutic effects and identification of chemical compounds of this plant. In this article, the most important biological effects and reported compounds abou...
The Medicinal Significance of the Bioactive Compounds of Trigonella Foenum-Graecum: A Review
International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy, 2016
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) commonly known as Methi is an annual herb belonging to family Fabaceae. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop, and its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian subcontinent. Its seeds are rich sources of protein dietary fiber, B vitamins, iron and several other dietary minerals. It has many potential medicinal applications in the health industry. It contains compounds which are bioactive such as galactomannan, diosgenin, 4-hydroxyisoleucene, 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H) furanone (stolone), etc. Stolone is the flavor compound of fenugreek and it is now a day's commonly used in food industry for various purposes. Its shows antidiabetic, hypoglycemic, antiallergic and labor and lactation induction properties. It decreases the cholesterol level reduces the body weight by decreasing plasma triglycerides tri glycerides. Fenugreek is known to have hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant potency, digestive stimulant action, and hepatoprotective effect. It is anticarcinogenic, antioxidant, antibacterial agent, gastric stimulant, and anti-anorexia agent. Recent research revealed that fenugreek is a valuable medicinal plant of multipurpose uses and may be used for preparing various products such as steroidal hormones. This review presents the major medicinal and other beneficial uses of fenugreek discovered through last many years of research in animal and human subjects as well as in other experimental studies. In this review, we will summarize nutritional, nutraceutical, antioxidant and medicinal properties of fenugreek.
Therapeutic Uses of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum L.)
American Journal of Social Issues and Humanities, 2014
Herbs are used medicinally in different countries by around 80 % of people around the world, mostly in the developing countries. They are a source of many potent and powerful drugs, principally due to the common belief that they are without any side effects along with being economical and locally accessible. Fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an herb that grows anywhere around the world. Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinal plants, originating in India and Northern Africa. Its dried seeds have a wide application as a flavoring additive and are good source of protein, fat, crude fiber, minerals and vitamins. In addition It has a broad spectrum of therapeutic properties. It has been used for numerous indications, including labor induction, aiding digestion, and as a general tonic to improve metabolism and health. Human and animal trials suggest possible hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties of oral fenugreek seed powder. Mucilaginous fiber present in fenugreek s...
Herbs are used medicinally in different countries by around 80 % of people around the world, mostly in the developing countries. They are a source of many potent and powerful drugs, principally due to the common belief that they are without any side effects along with being economical and locally accessible. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an herb that grows anywhere around the world. Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinal plants, originating in India and Northern Africa. Its dried seeds have a wide application as a flavoring additive and are good source of protein, fat, crude fiber, minerals and vitamins. In addition It has a broad spectrum of therapeutic properties. It has been used for numerous indications, including labor induction, aiding digestion, and as a general tonic to improve metabolism and health. Human and animal trials suggest possible hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties of oral fenugreek seed powder. Mucilaginous fiber present in fenugreek seeds may bind bile acids to reduce cholesterol and fat absorption. The plant protein in fenugreek might exert a lipid lowering effect. Steroidal saponins, alkaloids and 4-hydroxy-isoleucine may promote glucose metabolism and inhibit absorption of cholesterol. Furthermore some chemical constituents of fenugreek may directly stimulate insulin secretion from B-cells resulting in blood sugar reduction. Its cardioprotective effects are attributed to its modulating effect on blood lipid levels and antioxidant properties. In a number of studies, extracts of fenugreek seeds and some of their constituents have shown anticarcinogenic potency. In addition, fenugreek was reported to have gastroprotective effect, antimicrobial activities, anticancer effect, used in treatment of arthritis, reducing weight, increasing milk production and may regulate hyperthyroidism. The aim of this chapter is to review the literatures that investigate the various therapeutic uses of fenugreek.
Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, 2019
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fenugreek) commonly known as methi (in Hindi) has been used as a culinary spice, a flavoring agent and as a medicinal plant from ancient time. The present study comprises physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation of different extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum. The physico chemical evaluation was carried out by the determination of ash values, extractive values and moisture content. Whereas phytochemical evaluation was carried out to estimate the presence of carbohydrates, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, phytosterols and phenolic compounds in different extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum. Results revealed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids, saponons, tannins, phytosterols, flavonoids, glycosides, fats and phenolic compounds. The present study will helpful in determining the quality and purity of a crude drug.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): An Important Medicinal and Aromatic Crop
InTech, 2017
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an annual forage legume and a traditional spice and aromatic crop that has been grown for centuries across the Indian subcontinent. In addition to South Asia, the crop is also grown in some parts of North Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean Europe, China, South East (SE) Asia, Australia, the USA, Argentina and Canada. The plant has been used traditionally in Indian Ayurvedic medicines as well as in traditional Tibetan and Chinese medication for several centuries. Modern research has also demonstrated that fenugreek seed and leaves are useful in the treatment of a number of diseases including successfully reducing blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels in both animals and humans. The plant has recently attracted great interest in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and functional food industries due to its rich medicinal properties.
A review on phytochemistry and pharmacological profile of fenugreek
Journal of current pharma research, 2015
Fenugreek is one of the most promising medicinal herbs, known from ancient period, having a versatile medicinal value. The plant seeds and leaves are having huge medical applications in daily life against a variety of ailments. The seeds are rich in fiber and 100 g of seeds provide more than 65% of dietary fiber. It is a complex reservoir of various pharmacologically active phytoconstituents as gum, alkaloid, fiber, saponin, flavonoids and volatile contents. Plant shows a variety of medicinal applications such as antidiabetic, anticancer, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, gastric stimulant, antibacterial agent, and anti-anorexic agent. The plant protein is found to be solubalized to 91.3% at alkaline pH of 11. This review article presents the phytochemistry and medicinal and other beneficial uses of fenugreek discovered from last 30 years of research in animal and human subjects as well as in other experiments.