Chinese Herbs
Herbal Treatments
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Chinese Herb News
Nov. 08th 2006
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Chinese Herbs: Fenugreek
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a plant often found in south-eastern Europe and part of West Asia. It is now available freely in Egypt, India, Argentina, Southern Nepal, Morocco and Lebanon. It has an interesting history and dates back to the ancient Egyptians and Hippocrates time. Its botanical name is foenum-graecum which means "Greek hay." Unlike chinese herbs this plant is used for medical and culinary purposes more so its seeds do wonders and heal wounds in no time. During the month of June or July it bears yellowish flowers for its growth it depends on the sun and rich soil. Its fruits are small with reddish-brown seeds.The speciality of chinese herbs is that they are They are very valuable and get a holistic mind, body, spirit tactic to healing an array of ailment and maladies. During ancient Egypt this herbal plant was being used to augment milk flow in women and was effective in their labor pain and their menstrual pain. Even today, If taken as a tea, also called hilba tea, it can be used to help ease stomach upset problems of the tourists. In China, the Southern province, its beans are being used for medical purposes from times as early as China's Tang dynasty. Well known throughout India, Fenugreek's seeds are rather used for flavouring the same as maple sugar. What is more, this herbal plant is used in Indian curry and chutneys, while its seeds can be used as a replacement for coffee.
According to a study carried out in India, fenugreek seeds established to reduce harmful fats and blood-sugar, in the study the author recommended making the seeds of this herba part of the diet of diabetic patients. Recently fenugreek is being taken as a beverage however, in various parts of Europe the herb is used in veterinary preparations.
All in all because of its curative values fenugreek is being used to cure coughs, colds, flu, fever, headaches, swollen glands, debility, furuncles, rickets, anaemia, educes blood sugar, it reduces calcium oxalate in the kidneys, reduces toothache, menstrual cramps, intestinal inflammation, stomach ulcers, bronchitis, skin irritation, is effective for mucous membranes, cystitis, bronchitis etc.
People use its tea for sore throat gargle. The plant is beneficial in reducing fever, dandruff, sores, diminishes cholesterol and is good for eyes and lubricates the intestines. People suffering from tuberculosis, will find natural strength when they take fenugreek in any form. Fenugreek seeds are used in tea and coffee, they can be sprouted just like bean sprouts and can be used in vegetable and salad. Its oil contains maple flavour and is used for flavouring different cookies and syrups. Like other chinese herbs its seeds have a bitter taste that is the reason why majority of chinese herbs can be found in the form of a capsule. For intestinal gas and stomach problems, fenugreek powder can be sprinkled over food or it can be had in the form of a tea just like other chinese herbs are savoured. This herbal plant is rich in proteins and vitamins like Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5 etc. Its oil is rich in iron and contains vitamin A and D.