Fenugreek seeds(मेथी दाना):

*🔹Treasure of health: Fenugreek seeds(मेथी दाना) you will be surprised to know its benefits…🔹*

🔸Methi is cheap and always available but also is an extremely valuable herb in maintaining our health .Lord Methi is bitter, hot, promotes vata, cures cough, increases bile, improves digestion, is good for the heart and is an aphrodisiac too .
🔸This destroys fever, vomiting, cough, lack of appetite, piles, worms and phthisis. Methi thinasthi vatham kapham nakula sargavadayoga samyamitha cleatam va along with pha wati n mild fever .
🔸Methi is a good APPETISER, ENERGING and STRENGTHENING TONIC for the body. In earlier days when cement was not invented there was a technique of construction using powder of fenugreek with lime in construction increasing the strength of the building materials.
🔸In this way each morning and evening 1-3 grams of Fenugreek seeds(मेथी दाना) is soaked in water and Churanshouted and pounded and medicine for knees and pains in joints of the body can be had, the joints become strong and there is counter for probable in life diseases like arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, diabetes, bloodpressure among others .

🔸Regular daily intake of it does not make the stomach bulge and one doesn’t become overweight. Fenugreek also treats underweight conditions.

🔸However much constipation anyone suffers, it gets relieved by swallowing the same with water twice daily. This purifies the intestines and prevents abdomen delicacy, eliminates tummy gas.

🔸These legumes can also be eaten by making them into vegetable curry with moong daal. This is very helpful in cases of diabetes mellitus.

Culinary Uses

• Spices and Seasoning: Fenugreek seeds(मेथी दाना) are often used whole or ground in spice blends like curry powders.
• Spices and Seasoning: are often used whole or ground in spice blends like curry powders.
• Pickles and Chutneys: They add a distinct flavor to various pickles and chutneys.
• Bread and Baked Goods: Used in recipes for traditional Indian breads like naan and parathas.

Health Benefits

• Digestive Health: Fenugreek seeds may aid in digestion and help with issues like bloating and constipation.
• Blood Sugar Control: Some studies suggest that they may help regulate blood sugar levels, making them beneficial for people with diabetes.
• Lactation Support: Fenugreek is often recommended to nursing mothers to help increase milk production.

Nutritional Profile

Fenugreek seeds are rich in:

• Fiber: Aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy weight.
• Vitamins and Minerals: They contain iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6.

🔸Precaution: Fenugreek seeds(मेथी दाना) should not be consumed by people suffering from pitta disorders and hot nature types.

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