Description:
Fenugreek is a tonic herb for the digestive system and useful for blood sugar issues
Dosage:
4-11 mls per day, 30-80 mls per week
Parts Used:
Seed
Main Actions:
- Hypoglycaemic
- Hypocholesterolaemic
- Hypolipidaemic
- Demulcent
- Anti-inflammatory
- Galactagogue
- Orexigenic
Key Indications:
- Diabetes
- Dyspepsia, gastritis, gastrointestinal inflammation
- Anorexia
- Debility
- Convalescence
- Difficult lactation
- Loss of appetite
Major Safety Issues:
Saponins may cause or aggravate gastroesophageal reflux.
High doses can cause a characteristic body odour