Description
Vendhayam | Fenugreek Seed(Trigonella foenum graecum, native to Southern Europe and Asia), is an annual herb with white flowers and hard, yellowish-brown, and angular seeds. Commonly known as methi in Hindi and vendhayam in Tamil, it is a popular ingredient in many North and South Indian dishes and home remedies.
How do you describe fenugreek?
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an herb similar to clover. The seeds taste similar to maple syrup and are used in foods and medicine. Fenugreek is native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia. Fenugreek seems to slow sugar absorption in the stomach and stimulate insulin.
Among other benefits, some research suggests that fenugreek may:
- Reduce the risk of diabetes.
- Improve milk production and flow.
- Improve weight loss.
- Raise testosterone and boost sperm count.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Reduce the risk of heart and blood pressure conditions.
- Pain relief.
