
Nature’s Way Fenugreek Seed 610mg 100 Veggie Capsules.
Nature’s Way Fenugreek Seed 610mg 180 Veggie Capsules/

30 Wonderful Benefits Of Fenugreek Seeds for Skin, Hair, Health and Breastfeeding mothers.
1.Fenugreek Seeds for Skin:
Fenugreek is known as the Asian beauty secret for acquiring beautiful skin. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have pointed out that they serve as an effective topical treatment for a variety of skin-related problems.
Method of application:
- Grind 1 tablespoon of the seeds into powder
- Mix this powder with warm water
- Soak a piece of clean cloth in this mixture
- Apply this on the affected areas of the body like a poultice
2. Cure for Acne/Blackheads and Wrinkles:
Just add honey to the paste sug gested above and apply this as a face mask on your skin to treat acne. This can effectively treat cystic acne as well. It can be useful against blackheads and wrinkles as well. It draws out toxins accumulated underneath the epidermis and tones the outer layers of the skin. Thus, both ingestion and external application of this is useful to help you get that desired glow on your skin.
3. Anti-Ageing Remedy:
Fenugreek is a natural anti-ageing remedy too. It combats free radicals in the body; repairs damaged skin cells; and regenerates new ones, effectively. All of these together help
delay the signs of ageing like wrinkles, age spots, fine lines and blemishes. To use:
- Take two teaspoon of fenugreek paste
- Add a teaspoon of boiled milk to it.
- Now add a teaspoon of honey
- Mix it all well to form a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste on your face and leave it for 20 minutes.
You can use this remedy twice a week to tone your facial skin.
4. Exfoliates Skin:
- Make a face pack using fenugreek paste, curd, gram flour and fenugreek water.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Apply on the face and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Splash your face with water and scrub in a circular motion.
- Rinse it off with cold water and pat dry.
5. Lightens Skin:
- Mix fenugreek paste with milk
- Apply it evenly to your skin.
- Also apply it on the under eye area
- Wash it off after 15 minutes.
This paste improves complexion and minimizes the appearance of fine lines.
6. Prevents Sun Damage:
Fenugreek can also help
protect your skin from the sun damage. Consumption of fenugreek is said to work wonders in protecting skin against harmful radiation of sun and damage caused by sun exposure.
7. Tones And Cleanses Skin:
- Add a handful of fenugreek seeds to four cups of water
- Simmer this on flame for fifteen minutes.
- Strain the water and let it cool.
- Use this water for washing your face twice a day.
Regular use of this toner will nourish and cleanse the skin.
8. Treats Blemishes:
- Grind one teaspoon of fenugreek into powder.
- Mix it with warm water.
- Soak a cloth or cotton in this solution.
- Apply it on your face.
- Wash it off after 15 minutes.
Apply this twice daily to reduce blemishes and get a clear and
flawless skin.
Fenugreek Seeds for Hair Growth:
Fenugreek seeds are extremely effective against hair fall, dandruff and help to reverse baldness and hair thinning. Incorporated in your diet or applied directly on your hair in the form of a paste, fenugreek can be the ultimate solution for all your hair-related problems.
Fenugreek seeds or Fenugreek contain proteins and nicotinic acid which are a great source for hair growth. It contains large amounts of lecithin which makes our hair healthy and strong, and hydrates the hair. It helps to reduce the dryness of the hair, cures dandruff, conditions the hair, keeps the scalp cool and treats a variety of scalp issues. It is highly effective against hair fall and provides strength from the roots.
9. Hair Loss:
Fenugreek is extremely effective in strengthening the hair from the roots and treating follicular problems. The seeds contain hormone antecedents that enhance hair growth and help in rebuilding the hair follicles. The herb also contains proteins and nicotinic acid; protein-enriched diets have always been known to encourage diminished hair loss and stimulation of hair growth. High concentration of protein in fenugreek partially explains the herb’s curative effects on balding hair. The lecithin in Fenugreek helps in strengthening dry and damaged hair. The natural tonic helps in moisturising the hair and bringing back the lustre and bounce. This is why Fenugreek seeds for hair growth has been an ancient technique prevalent in India.
Method of application:
Here is how to use fenugreek seeds for hair growth. There are different ways of application:
a. Soak Fenugreek in water for some time and make a paste. Apply coconut oil to the hair first, and then apply the paste on your scalp. For best results, allow the hair to absorb the mask for at least an hour before washing it.
b. You can also mix powdered Fenugreek seeds with coconut oil to form a paste. Then massage the paste on your hair. You will notice positive results within 2 to 3 weeks of application.
c. A paste of Fenugreek seeds mixed with coconut milk helps prevent hair loss, reduces dandruff and promotes hair growth.
10. Dandruff:
Dandruff is a common hair ailment and it surfaces specially during the winter months.
There are various treatments and procedures to treat dandruff and one of the most basic and an effective cure is using Fenugreek seeds. It is also effective against a dry scalp and dermatitis.
Method of application:
There are different ways of doing this:
a. Take 2 tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds and soak them in water overnight. By morning the seeds will soften. Now ground them into a fine paste. Apply the paste on your scalp and leave it for half an hour.
b. Soak the Fenugreek seeds overnight, make a paste and apply it in conjunction with curd. Rinse well with water after an hour. This prevents dandruff and other scalp irritations.
c. Another treatment involves crushing one table spoon of Fenugreek seeds and mixing it with warm oil. After the mixture cools down, apply it on your scalp and leave it for 2 hours. Shampoo your hair thoroughly to remove all traces of the paste.
d. Make a paste using Fenugreek powder and water, and apply the paste directly on the scalp and wash off after half an hour. People with severe dandruff problems can leave the paste for an hour before rinsing.
e. Make a paste of ground Fenugreek seeds mixed with apple cider vinegar. Leave it for not more than 30 minutes. This mask is good for treating dandruff and a dry, itchy scalp.
11. Conditioning:
Fenugreek seeds contain lecithin, an em ulsifying substance. When soaked in water, the seeds produce a slippery substance which endows your hair with shine. This quality makes Fenugreek seeds for hair conditioning an optimal choice. Other natural conditioners like curd and oil do not give the slippery effect to the hair as Fenugreek does. The mucilage of fenugreek replicates that slippery effect.
Method of application:
a. Soak the whole ground seeds in boiling water and leave them overnight. When the seeds turn slimy to touch, grind them into a paste and apply the mixture on your scalp and roots, then to the whole length of the hair. Do not let the paste dry completely as it will be difficult to wash off then. Wash it while it is moist. Covering the hair with a plastic bag will keep it moist for a long time. Let it remain for 30 minutes and wash it off.
b. Mixing ground fenugreek seeds or leaves with shoe flower will condition your hair and cool the scalp.
c. You can also make an herbal tonic using Fenugreek seeds. Boil Fenugreek seeds and let them soak completely in coconut oil overnight. Strain the oil and massage this oil thrice a week to get shiny lustrous hair. It will even help to reduce hair fall to a great extent.
12. Reverses Baldness:
One of the most popular uses of fenugreek for hair is to reverse baldness. Fenugreek contains hormone antecedents that
enhance the hair growth and help in strengthening and rebuilding hair follicles. To use:
- Mix powdered fenugreek with coconut oil
- Massage it on the scalp twice a week to notice new hair growth.
13. Repairs Damaged Hair:
Rinse your hair with fenugreek soaked water to get smooth and manageable hair. Its natural moisturizing and conditioning properties
nourishes the hair follicles to repair damaged hair.
14. Prevents Premature Greying:
Fenugreek Seeds for Health:
Fenugreek has a long history of treating several health problems. Read on to know the amazing health benefits of fenugreek or Fenugreek seeds.
15. Reduces and Balances Cholesterol:
Research has proven that fenugreek seeds help to lower the cholesterol level, specially the ‘bad’ cholesterol or LDL in our body. In order to lower your cholesterol, it is recommended to intake 2 ounces of Fenugreek seeds daily. Alternatively, you can sprinkle these seeds on to your dishes and savour them as usual. You can also choose to have it in the powdered form with water.
16. Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease:
Due to the presence of galactomannan (a polysaccharide), fenugreek possesses cardiovascular benefits. Its consumption can lower the risk of heart attacks. Due to its high potassium content, it counters the action of sodium to effectively control your blood pressure.
17. Controls Diabetes:
Studies have pointed out that fenugreek is beneficial for people affected by Type 2 diabetes. It contains galactomannan which is a natural soluble fibre, and this decreases the rate at which sugar is absorbed into the blood. It has found from research that after eating Fenugreek, people with Type 2 diabetes had significantly lower blood glucose levels. Fenugreek contains amino acids which induce insulin production. Hence, it is recommended for diabetics to intake 500 mg of Fenugreek twice everyday to control their problem.
18. Cure for Heartburn and Acidity:
Fenugreek has a calming effect on the body. It is an effective treatment for heartburn and acidity. Due to the presence of high quantities of mucilage, its consumption helps soothe digestive inflammation by coating the lining of our stomach and intestine. Just take a teaspoon of Fenugreek seeds and gulp it down with some water or juice, but do this before your meal. Alternatively, as sug gested above, sprinkle the seeds (about 1 teaspoon) on to your prepared dishes.
19. Aids Digestion:
Fenugreek seeds have a high content of Vitamin A and C. Together with these; they contain calcium, iron, proteins, carbohydrates and trace minerals. It is an effective treatment for gastritis and indigestion. It helps prevent constipation as well as digestive problems created by stomach ulcers. Ayurveda sug gests people suffering from digestive fire or ‘agni’ to soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight, make a paste out this the next day, mix this with grated ginger and consume some time before a meal. Moreover, fenugreek seeds are known to detoxify the liver.
20. Weight Loss:
Fenugreek seeds are known to
induce weight loss by suppressing your appetite. Soak Fenugreek seeds overnight and in the morning chew these on an empty stomach. Fenugreek contains natural fiber which swells inside and gives a feeling of fullness, thereby helping to suppress one’s appetite and in turn induces weight loss.
21. Remedy for Fever and Sore Throat:
This is a well-known home remedy for fever. When taken with a teaspoon of lemon and honey, fenugreek is known to help reduce fever. Consume this thrice a day. Due to the presence of mucilage, it also has a soothing effect, helping to relieve the pain of a sore throat.
22. Breast Enlargement:
Many women wish to enlarge their breasts. Well, for them here’s a natural remedy. Just include fenugreek in your diet. Having up to 3gms of this per day will balance the hormones with its oestrogen-like properties.
23. Increases Breast Milk Production:
Diosgenin contained in Fenugreek seeds helps to increase milk production in lactating mothers. Hence, this is essential for nursing mothers. This herb contains phyto-estrogen, diosgenin which boosts milk production in lactating mothers. Several researchers have concluded that fenugreek can increase milk production by over 500% within 72 hours! A recommended
remedy to increase milk production is to consume one capsule of fenugreek seeds three times a day. You should stop taking the herb once you’ve achieved the desired level of milk production. Fenugreek tea is well known to stimulate uterine contraction, which helps to speed up and ease childbirth. However, pregnant women should use this remedy for only after consulting their doctors
24. Eases Women’s Health Problems:
Fenugreek is known to
relieve menstrual cramps, hot flushes, discomfort and moodiness due to its calming effect on the hormonal system.
25. Protects Kidney:
26. Alleviates Menopausal Symptom:
The oestrogen like properties of the fenugreek seed is very effective in treating the symptom of menopause like hot flashes, insomnia and anxiety. To use:
- Add two teaspoons of fenugreek powder to one glass of water.
- You can also add sweetener if required as the herb has a bitter taste.
- Consume this concoction daily to get rid of the often overlooked menopausal symptom.
- Or you can also drink fenugreek herbal tea thrice a day and get the same results.
27. Prevents Cancer:
Diosgenin, a compound found in fenugreek, is believed to have anti-carcinogenic properties, which may help to ward off cancer cells. The saponins present in fenugreek seeds inhibit bile salts re-absorption and toxins in the food to protect the colon mucous membranes from cancer.
28. Improves Blood Circulation:
Fenugreek seeds are an
amazing liver detoxifier. They purify the blood and prevent clotting of blood. It also benefits people suffering from hypertension.
29. Rich Source Of Antioxidants:
The
antioxidants in fenugreek act as a scavenger to destroy the free radicals found in the body.
30. Prevents Respiratory Problems:
Fenugreek disperses mucus from the respiratory tract to
cure bronchitis. It also benefits people suffering from chronic sinusitis by clearing the sinuses. A gargle prepared from fenugreek seeds can be very helpful in
treating sore throats. To use:
- Soak two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in one litre of water and simmer on low heat.
- Leave it aside to let it cool
- Now gargle with the water several times a day to get rid of a sore throat.