Fenugreek Oils CAS NO.68990-15-8

Appearance: Thick viscous liquid Aroma : : Bitter Pungent, Flavor Color Brownish yellow Aromatherapy uses: It is used for painful menstruation…

Appearance: Thick viscous liquid Aroma : : Bitter Pungent, Flavor Color Brownish yellow Aromatherapy uses: It is used for painful menstruation, labor pains and insufficient lactation. It is often used for weight loss, anorexia and for poor appetite. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used for rejuvenation and as an aphrodisiac as well as for digestive and bronchial complaints, gout and arthritis. Fenugreek has been considered carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative and stomachic. The plant has also been employed against bronchitis, fevers, sore throats, wounds swollen glands, skin irritations, diabetes, ulcers and in the treatment of cancer . Fenugreek has been used to promote lactation and as an aphrodisiac. Pharmaceutical uses: Fenugreek is used to treat diabetes in adults (late-onset diabetes), poor digestion, gastric inflammation, digestive disorders and tuberculosis. Fenugreek is reputed to aid in digestion. Acting as an expectorant, it contains mucilagins which are known for soothing and relaxing inflamed tissues and fights infection, alleviates coughing, relieves congestion, reduces inflammation, stimulates perspiration to reduce fevers and is beneficial for treating allergies and bronchitis. Fenugreek is also an excellent source of selenium, an anti-radiant which helps the body utilize oxygen and is also a natural source of iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine. It is reputed to be used in conjunction with insulin to aid in diabetes and also to lower blood pressure. Flavor industry: Fenugreek is most commonly used in Indian cooking as one of the components of good curry powder, strong spice blends and chutney. Fenugreek is also used in some African cooking and is one of the many spices in the hot Ethiopian pepper blend called berbere. Roasting fenugreek a bit before adding it to the dish can reduce the bitterness and enhance its caramel-like flavor. The fish curry is a delightful concoction, in which the fenugreek plays well off the nutty coconut . The maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use in many baked goods, chutneys, confections and imitation maple syrup .For culinary purposes, seeds are ground and used in curries. Young seedlings and other portions of fresh plant material are eaten as vegetables. The plant is quite nutritious, being high in proteins, ascorbic acid, niacin, and potassium .