Detail

Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop, and especially its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian Subcontinent.

Seeds

Fenugreek seed is widely used as a galactagogue (milk producing agent) by nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. Studies have shown that fenugreek is a potent stimulator of breast milk production and its use was associated with increases in milk production. It can be found in capsule form in many health food stores

Nutritional Value

Fenugreek leaves (per 100 g of edible portion) contain the following nutrients: