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What is Fenugreek?
An annual legume that has been used traditionally to add flavor to curry and soup, fenugreek is also one of the oldest known medicinal plants. Legend has it that the Romans imported this crop from Greece. At that time it was called ‘Greek Hay’ and was mainly used as cattle food. The place of its origin is still embedded in its biological name – Trigonella foenum-graecum.
Benefits of Fenugreek
Fenugreek is considered to be a native of the Middle East and is also widely used in India and the Far East. Here, it has been long used as a nourishing dietary herb. Fenugreek has a typically strong flavor and odor and is used raw or roasted to give flavor to artificial preparations. Some constituents also impart a strong odor and are therefore used in the fragrance industry.
Fenugreek is an excellent expectorant and has been used as a popular remedy for sore throats and colds. The medicinal properties of the plant seem to be concentrated in the seeds. The seeds are high in mucilage.