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| Fenugreek (Foenum-graecum) | Family: Leguminosae |
| Common names: Bird's Foot, Greek Hay-seed |
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Range: Native to the Mediterranean.
Cultivated in Asia, Africa, Morocco and Egypt. History: Fenugreek gets its name from the Greek Foenum-graecum to mean an inferior grade of hay. The seeds are the only parts used and have been employed for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. |
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Fenugreek has a flavor and odor similar to celery, although being slightly bitter. They also have a high mucilage content. The grounds seeds are used in curries and also to flavor livestock feed. Medicinally, this herb (seed preparations) can be useful to ease stomach problems. The seeds can also be used in poultices for various skin inflammations. Constituents: Mucilage (up to 28%), trigonelline, choline, lecithin, iron and alkaloids similar in composition to cod-liver oil. Cautions: None known. |
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