Benefits of Methi (Fenugreek) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Methi (Fenugreek)

Methi is an annual plant that belongs to the family of Fabaceae. Methi is cultivated all over the world. It has a significant role in Ayurveda to cure various diseases. Methi has been widely used as an ingredient for many cuisines also. Seed and the whole plant have been used to prepare various Ayurvedic formulations. Various diseases such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, constipation, male fertility, etc can be resolved with the help of methi.

Botanical Name : Trigonella foenum-graecum.

Useful Parts for Methi (Fenugreek) :

Seed, whole plant.

Names in different languages for Methi (Fenugreek) :

English: Fenugreek.
Hindi: Methi Dana.
Malayalam: Uluva.
Bengali: Methi.
Gujarati: Methi.
Kannada: Menthya.
Tamil: Vendayam.
Telugu: Menthulu.

Health benefits of Methi (Fenugreek)

Methi is a unique herb that has long been used as alternative medicine.

• Cures sugar

  Intake of methi seeds early morning on an empty stomach helps control blood sugar levels.

• Increases male fertility

  Methi helps to improve the hormone called testosterone that increases sperm count. Hence it is very effective in improving male fertility.

• Treat arthritis

  The anti-inflammatory properties of methi cure pain and inflammations associated with arthritis.

• Treat hair fall

  Methi is rich in protein. The paste of methi with a mix of coconut oil can be applied as a shampoo. That improves hair growth and prevents hair fall as well.

• Pacify Vata and Kapha

  Mathi is very useful in pacifying aggravated Vata and Kapha dosha. Hence, gastritis, bloating, etc can be treated with methi. .

• Increases breastmilk

  Methi is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for lactating mothers. Methi helps to increase breastmilk naturally. .

• Treat skin diseases

  The rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of methi help reduce itching and irritations of the skin through its external application.

Ayurvedic medicines that include Methi (Fenugreek) as an ingredient

• Leverson tablets.
• Limit capsules.
• Mustharishtam.
• Dhanwanthararishtam.

Methi has various health benefits such as it helps to cure diseases such as diabetes, skin diseases, hair fall, male fertility problems, arthritis, and increase breastmilk.