Organic Fenugreek Seed Extract
Fenugreek now has a growing reputation as an aphrodisiac. Read the fenugreek seed herb article for more information below.
The following article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Birds
foot, the plant's common name, refers to the trifoliate shape of the leaves,
which resembles the structure of a birds foot.
Fenugreek has been valued for its culinary and medicinal qualities since the time of the ancient Greeks. The aromatic seed has a slight celery taste, and is often roasted in the Middle East as a coffee substitute.
Fenugreek has acquired a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Chemical analysis has revealed the presence of diosgenin, a substance that acts in a similar way to the body's own sex hormones.
Fenugreek is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, soothing and has expectorant qualities. It could help to ease coughing etc.
In women it should not be taken during pregnancy as it promotes menstruation. Apparently, after birth it is a well know safe way to stimulate the flow of breast milk.
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