Fenugreek- The wonder herb

By. Vikas -



Fenugreek (methi in hindi) also known as Bird's foot is a herb that is native to Mediterranean region, Western Asia & Southern Europe. A very common herb found in the Indian kitchen, the methi ke seeds are added in various cuisines including South Indian dishes like Sambar. You may not like the taste of it, but it's health benefits will make you want to add it to your regular diet. Given below are some of the health benefits:- 


(1) Helps with weight loss

 Now this may surprise you, but soaking a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in two glasses of water overnight and after straining it, drinking the water on empty stomach can help in flushing out the toxins in your body & helps in reducing bloating. Fenugreek if added to breakfast meal can help to reduce hunger and induces a feeling of fullness and hence at lunch time helps in preventing over-eating. So try it out today and if you totally are not loving the taste of it, just add fenugreek seeds to any food you are preparing and it will help in cleansing your body of toxins and make you feel full.

(2) Helps in digestion

Are you having a heart burn or affected by constipation? The water soluble fiber in Fenugreek helps with the bowel movement and helps reduce constipation. 

(3) Effective for menstrual cramps

If you are seeking a home remedy for menstrual cramps, fenugreek acts as a perfect painkiller and hence a good pain reliever. This is why consuming methi ke paranthe would any day be perfect as the methi in it would help relieve the pain that you may have on one of those days when the pain is totally ruining one of your days. 

(4) Best for skin

Having an oily skin or having skin problems like acne? Just make a paste of soaked fenugreek seeds and apply as a facial mask. You will have a clear glowing skin all due to the magic of the vitamin C in it. It is also a truly wonderful skin cleanser. If there is excess dirt or oil on your skin, you just need to soak fenugreek seeds and wipe your skin using cottonballs dipped in the water. Your skin will be naturally cleansed and also helps tone your skin. Not just for those with oily skin, but also for those with dry skin, fenugreek can be used as a skin moisturizer. Take some hot water and soak fenugreek seeds throughout night and in the morning, grind it into a paste, add two tablespoons of yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. After applying to skin, keep for 15 minutes and then rinse off, your dry skin will get the moisture it requires. Fenugreek is also a wonderful exfoilant and it's anti aging properties helps keep your skin young and fresh. 

(5) Helps prevent baldness, fights dandruff

Want to keep your hair strong and shining? Soak fenugreek seeds overnight and apply the water to your hair. You may also make a mask to apply to hair. First soak half a cup of fenugreek seeds and grind it with a little lemon juice, half a cup of yogurt and some water and make it into a paste and apply this mask to your hair and after 30 minutes, wash off the paste. It is also believed that fenugreek helps fight premature greying and promote hair growth. If you are suffering from dandruff, then you can soak some fenugreek seeds and make a paste with yogurt and apply to your hair and then rinse off. As methi has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it will help protect hair and helps heal itchy scalp. 

(6) Diabetes

Fenugreek is believed to lower diabetes. The fiber in fenugreek helps slow digestion and the absorption of sugar by the body. 

Now with all these wonderful magical qualities and more, why skip having some fenugreek in your kitchen? Add this wonder herb to your diet and you will definitely enjoy the health benefits of fenugreek. Methi ke paranthe..anyone? 



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