Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review on Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum)

April 2012 in “ Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ”

Shyam Krishan Gupta, Piyush Kumar Gupta, Surendra Patsariya

Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum Methi hair loss choline trigonelline flavonoids steroidal saponins

TLDR Fenugreek has many health benefits, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), commonly known as Methi, was traditionally used in medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, wound healing, antifungal, anti-diarrheal, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antihelmintic, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities. It was also utilized in the treatment of smallpox and hair loss. The seeds contained two alkaloids, choline and trigonelline, four flavonoids (two glycosides and two aglycones), and two steroidal saponins.

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