Trigonella foenum graecum (Fenugreek): An Herb with Impressive Health Benefits and Pharmacological Therapeutic Effects

Jagtap, Swapnil and D. Shejul, Dhanashri and Gawade, Mahesh B. (2022) Trigonella foenum graecum (Fenugreek): An Herb with Impressive Health Benefits and Pharmacological Therapeutic Effects. Asian Food Science Journal. pp. 19-28. ISSN 2581-7752

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Abstract

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is a medicinal herb and a green leafy vegetable used all over the world. It is mostly grown in India, Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and other parts of the world. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, alkaloids, flavonoids, fibers, gums, and volatile chemicals are all found in abundance in fenugreek. It's been employed as a preservative in foods including pickles, chips, and bakery goods. Fenugreek has anti-cancer, anti-obesity, cardiac protective, gastroprotective, antifungal – antimicrobial properties, cholesterol-lowering agent, anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, and helps in lowering blood sugar levels, improving sexual function, and galactogogue functions, among other therapeutic pharmacological effects. The purpose of this page is to examine the many investigations, papers, and publications that look into fenugreek's therapeutic pharmacological effects, health advantages, and chemical ingredients.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: ArticleGate > Agricultural and Food Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 28 Jul 2022 08:43
Last Modified: 15 Jun 2024 11:50
URI: http://ebooks.pubstmlibrary.com/id/eprint/693

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