Fenugreek

Fenugreek is widely known for its culinary properties and also as traditional remedy for a number of conditions. It has been used traditionally in India, China, Middle East for thousands of years to treat many ailments and conditions. The powerful superfood has been used for medicinal purposes from the ancient times to treat many diseases.You''ll find fenugreek or commonly known as methi in almost every Indian kitchen. Be it adding flavour to your pickle or a distinct taste to your curry, methi or fenugreek seeds found in almost every Indian kitchen. It have diverse uses and many incredible health benefits.

Methi seeds improve appetite and digestive power. Methi seeds are effective in controlling diabetes and improving cholesterol and blood pressure.  Methi seeds help reduce hair fall, grey hairs and uric acid levels (gout). 

They also help treat anaemia by increasing blood levels and detoxify blood.

 Methi seeds help relieve Kapha disorders like cough, asthma, bronchitis, chest congestion and obesity. Fenugreek seeds are rich in vitamin E and are added as preservatives in pickles.

Dried leaves of the fenugreek are used for flavoring meat, fish and vegetable dishes.

Fenugreek seeds are rich in vitamin E and are added as preservatives in pickles.

Considering methi seeds are hot, they shouldn't be used in bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding, heavy periods, etc.

Soak methi seeds overnight and have them on an empty stomach in the morning.

Health experts believe that consuming soaked methi seeds first thing in morning can help regulate blood sugar levels, cholesterol and promote good digestion.

Although there are many benefits of using fenugreek in your diet, it is strongly recommended that you should take the advice of a doctor before using fenugreek for treating any ailment or medical condition.

Diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, gas, bloating and urine odor are other possible side effects of fenugreek.Fenugreek seeds can cause internal bleeding.

Having methi water may also help people with high cholesterol lower their cholesterol levels.

Drinking fenugreek water can help you deal with fatigue, sickness, and headaches.

If you're expecting a child, do not have methi water.

Consult your doctor before consuming fenugreek seeds in water if you have serious allergies.