Fenugreek: 2 definitions

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1. Ayurveda
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Fenugreek means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Common medicinal plants with antiobesity potential

Fenugreek refers to the medicinal plant known as Trigonella foenum-graecum L., which is traditionally used in India, especially in the Ayurveda and Unani systems. Fenugreek seeds have been in use for over 2500 years. Fenugreek is reported to possess nutritive and restorative properties, and has been used in folk medicine for centuries for a wide range of diseases including diabetes, fever, and abdominal colic, as a poultice for abscesses, boils and carbuncles. Fenugreek seeds are used for their carminative, tonic and aphrodisiac effects. Further, seeds are used as antipyretic, anthelmentic, appetite stimulant, astringent, to cure leprosy, ‘vāta’, vomiting, bronchitis, piles, to remove bad taste from the mouth, in heart disease and is recommended for diarrhoea and also in rheumatism (as per Ayurvedic texts).

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an erect annual herb native to the Eastern Mediterranean, Central Asia and Ethiopia, and is extensively cultivated in India, Pakistan, and China. The name fenugreek comes from foenum-graecum, meaning Greek hay, as the plant was traditionally used to scent inferior hay. The name of the genus, Trigonella, is derived from the old Greek name, denoting ‘three-angled’, referring to the triangular shape of the flowers.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Fenugreek in English is the name of a plant defined with Trigonella foenum-graecum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Medicago tibetana (Alef.) Vassilcz. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Cytologia (1991)
· Science and Culture (1986)
· Acta Inst. Bot. Acad. Sci. URSS (1953)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Cytologia (1988)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Fenugreek, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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