Fenugreek/ trigonella/ tsinepi

Therapeutic properties and indications:

The herb acts as an expectorant, emollient, tonic and lactose. It is useful for topical treatment and reduction of inflammation in conditions such as wounds, dandruff, sore wounds, fistulas and tumors. It can help with bronchitis and gargle to soothe the throat. Its bitter taste explains its use in digestive disorders and lowering blood sugar. It is a powerful stimulant of milk production in mothers for which it is completely safe and has a reputation for enhancing breast development. It is used in homeopathy as a laxative, for the lubrication of the intestine, the reduction of fever, in inflammations and disorders of the lungs. Also for the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels, for the reduction of mucus in asthma and sinusitis and for the production of milk in breastfeeding mothers.


Modern scientific interest in fenugreek focuses on the presence in the plant of the alkaloid fenugreek which has been shown to be important in the treatment of cancer and other soaps used in medicinal products for oral hygiene. The nutrients contained in the seeds are amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C.