Fenugreek: 2 definitions
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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)
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.
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)
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.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+8): Medhi, Common fenugreek, Classical fenugreek, Methike, Memtya, Mentiyam, Vendayam, Mamthika, Muninturai, Hu lu ba, Aysambara, Aisambara, Kairavi, Asambala, Kothemmethem, Kaivitai, Makarantappu, Uluvam, Puliccaru, Pitapicam.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Fenugreek; (plurals include: Fenugreeks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Health benefits of herbs and spices - review < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]
Trigonella foenum-graecum < [2019: Volume 8, November issue 12]
Development and evaluation of novel formulation of trigonella foenum – graecum < [2014: Volume 3, November issue 9]
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Exploring genetic and morphological diversity of fenugreek (Trigonella... < [Volume 9, Issue 3: July–September (2023)]
Evaluation of potential effects of the aqueous extract of fenugreek seeds on... < [Volume 3, Issue 4: October–December (2017)]
A review: Anti-Diabetic Plants and its Recent Application < [Volume 10, Issue 2: April–June (2024)]
Unveiling the Implications of Organic Nutrient Management Protocols on Soil... < [Volume 16, Issue 16 (2024)]
Quantifying Osmotic Stress and Temperature Effects on Germination and... < [Volume 14, Issue 19 (2022)]
Intercropping Perennial Fruit Trees and Annual Field Crops with Aromatic and... < [Volume 15, Issue 15 (2023)]
International Journal of Pharmacology
Effect of Aqueous Extract of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) On... < [Volume 11, Number 1 (2015)]
Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Trigonella... < [Volume 12, Number 4 (2016)]
Renoprotective Effects of Reconstructed Composition of Trigonella... < [Volume 8, Number 5 (2012)]
Medicinal plants with antiobesity potential: Focus on fenugreek < [Volume 35 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2015]
Survey on medicinal spices of the nilgiris < [Volume 14 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1995]
The genus trigonella – phytochemistry and biology < [Volume 16 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1996]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Ameliorative Hematological and Histomorphological Effects of Dietary... < [Volume 19, Issue 20 (2022)]
The Use, Perceived Effectiveness and Safety of Herbal Galactagogues During... < [Volume 12, Issue 9 (2015)]
Severe Allergic Reactions to Food in Norway < [Volume 8, Issue 8 (2011)]