Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.
Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. belongs to Papilionaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Hulba.
The English names for this herb are Fenugreek, Greek Hayes.
The Urdu names for this herb are Malkhuzay, Methi.
Description
Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.. Erect annual, 10-50 cm tall, sparingly pubescent to glabrous. Leaflets 1-3 cm long, 5-15 mm broad, obovate to oblanceolate, dentate or incised; stipules lanceolate, acuminate, entire. Flowers 1-2 in leaf axils. Corolla yellowish-white, sometimes tinged with lilac. Fruit glabrous or pubescent, tapering into a beak, 10-20 seeded(86). Seeds rhomboid, semi-transparent, somewhat compressed and of a greenish-yellow or yellow brown colour, hilum on the sharper edge, channel extending along the middle of the seed and dividing it into two irregular bodies surface of the testa tubercular
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.'s Seeds are Anthelmintic, Anti-pyretic, Aphrodisiac, Appetizer, Astringent, Carminative, Concoctive Nervine Tonic, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant of Phlegm, Intestinal Tonic, Laxative, Resolvent, Stomach Tonic, Uterine Tonic.
Indications
The indications of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. are Diabetes, Constipation, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Hypertriglyceridemia.
The indications of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.'s Leaves are Swelling, Biliousness, Burns.
The indications of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.'s Seeds are Rheumatism, Leprosy, Vaginal Inflammation, Skin Spots, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility, Abscesses, Heart Diseases, Colic, Diarrhoea, Uterine Inflammation, Vomiting, Dropsy, Ulcers, Flatulence, Rheumatic Pain, Chronic Productive Cough, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Chronic Bronchitis, Cold Humoural Affections, Backache, Small Pox, Anorexia, Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Piles, Dyspepsia, Boils.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Leaves of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. is Aromatic. The odor of Seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. is Sharp.
Taste: Leaves: Bitter, Seeds: Bitter,Sharp,Bad.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- ALFAGINHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- LAOOQ MO TADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MARHAM DAKHLIYOONHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QAIROOTI ARD KRISNA OINTMENTHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QAIROOTI KHASQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- VIVA SLIMMERSynergic
Compound Preparations
Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. is used in the preparation of Dawa-ul-Misk, Hab Khubs Al-Hadid, Laooq Hab Al-Sanobar, Laooq Mo'taidil, Ma'jun Murawweh ul-Arwah, Marham Dakhliyun, Qairooti Arad Krasna, Roghan Shafa, Zimad Kibrit.
Substitutes
The substitute of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. is [Leaves and seeds are substitute for each other.].
The substitute of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.'s Leaves is Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. (Seeds).
The substitutes of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.'s Seeds are Linum usitatissimum Linn, Melilotus officinalis (Linn) Desr.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. are Ascorbic Acid, Fenugreekine, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Saponins, Trigonelline.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.'s Seeds are Cichorium intybus Linn., Pimpinella anisum Linn., Sikanjibin.
The antidotes of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. are Portulaca oleracea Linn., Spinacia oleracea Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.. (work in progress)