HULBAH – FENUGREEK

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Informasi lebih lanjut tentang Fenugreek

Posted by hilbaplus on March 1, 2010

Dalam pengobatan tradisional Cina, fenugreek disyariatkan untuk kelainan ginjal dan masalah-masalah terkait seperti sakit punggung, penyakit hati, kehilangan libido, impotensi, ejakulasi dini, testis sakit, hernia, nyeri haid, gejala menopause, limfadenitis, mikroba dan jamur inections dan edema dari kaki. Dalam Pengobatan ayurveda itu digunakan untuk peremajaan, sebagai afrodisiak, diuretik, untuk keluhan pencernaan, dispepsia, batuk, kolik, bronkitis, sembelit, encok, rematik, elargement hati dan limpa dan sebagai penambah payudara. (In traditional Chinese medicine, fenugreek is prescribed for kidney abnormalities and related problems such as backache, liver ailments, loss of libido, impotence, premature ejaculation, testicular pain, hernias, painful menstruation, menopausal symptoms, lymphadenitis, microbial and fungal inections and edema of the legs. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used for rejuvenation, as an aphrodisiac, a diuretic, for digestive complaints, dyspepsia, coughs, colic, bronchitis, constipation, gout, arthritis, elargement of liver and spleen and as a breast enhancer ) ( sumber : http://www.vortexhealth.net/fenugreek.html )

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Informasi lebih lanjut tentang Fenugreek

Habitat: Habitat: Fenugreek Fenugreek is native to North Africa and the Mediterranean area but today it is grown in many parts of the world. adalah tanaman asli Afrika Utara dan wilayah Mediterania tapi hari ini tumbuh di berbagai belahan dunia. It is undoubtedly one of the most widely cultivated medicinal plants. Tidak diragukan lagi salah satu yang paling banyak dibudidayakan tanaman obat.

Characteristics and properties: Fenugreek was esteemed by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as a remarkably versatile medicinal plant which could be used as a remedy for a wide variety of conditions. It was a favourite of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, and has been a favourite of most healers and herbalists ever since. Karakteristik dan sifat: Fenugreek ini dihargai oleh orang Mesir kuno, Yunani dan Romawi sebagai tanaman obat sangat serbaguna yang dapat digunakan sebagai obat untuk berbagai kondisi. Ini adalah favorit dari Hippocrates, bapak ilmu kedokteran Barat, dan telah menjadi favorit sebagian besar herbalists penyembuh dan sejak saat itu. It’s most popular use has always been as a galactogogue, a substance which increases a mother’s milk supply, and over the centuries fenugreek has become the most popular and renowned herbal galactogogue of all. Hal yang paling populer digunakan selalu sebagai galactogogue, suatu zat yang meningkatkan air susu ibu pasokan, dan fenugreek selama berabad-abad telah menjadi yang paling populer dan terkenal dari semua galactogogue herbal. Mothers taking fenugreek usually notice an increase in milk flow within 24-72 hours, though it should be noted that a daily amount of at least 3500mg is usually required to produce the effect. Ibu mengambil biasanya pemberitahuan fenugreek peningkatan aliran susu dalam 24-72 jam, meskipun perlu dicatat bahwa jumlah harian setidaknya 3500mg biasanya diperlukan untuk menghasilkan efek. For some breastfeeding women it can take 2 weeks to see a change, and if no improvement is seen even after that time an increased amount of fenugreek may be required, at least 5000mg. Bagi beberapa wanita menyusui dapat mengambil 2 minggu untuk melihat perubahan, dan jika tidak ada perbaikan bahkan terlihat setelah waktu itu jumlah peningkatan fenugreek mungkin diperlukan, setidaknya 5000mg.

The many other historical applications of fenugreek include use as a digestive aid, probably the most well known use after aid to breastfeeding, the herb being used for poor digestion generally, gastric inflammation and various other digestive disorders, for stimulation of the pancreas and to act as a general digestive tonic. Banyak aplikasi bersejarah lainnya termasuk fenugreek digunakan sebagai bantuan pencernaan, mungkin yang paling terkenal digunakan setelah bantuan untuk menyusui, rempah digunakan untuk pencernaan miskin umumnya, radang lambung dan berbagai gangguan pencernaan lainnya, untuk stimulasi pankreas dan bertindak sebagai tonik pencernaan umum. It is also well known for its tonic, invigorating and anti-anaemic effects and has been much used traditionally in anaemia and convalescence and in cases of low energy levels. Hal ini juga terkenal dengan tonik, menyegarkan dan anti-efek anemia dan telah banyak digunakan secara tradisional pada anemia dan pemulihan dan dalam kasus-kasus tingkat energi rendah. Fenugreek is also a cardiotonic as it affects endocrine and nervous systems due to its ability to increase tonicity of the heart; it’s depurative as it affects liver and Fenugreek juga merupakan kardiotonik karena mempengaruhi sistem saraf endokrin dan karena kemampuannya untuk meningkatkan tonisitas dari hati; itu mempengaruhi depurative seperti hati dan detoxification systems due to its ability to cleanse and purify the system, particularly the blood, by promoting the excretion and removal of waste material; it’s febrifugal as it’s helpful in lowering fever, so much so that it has been compared in this respect to quinine; it’s an expectorant and affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to facilitate the removal of the secretions of the broncho-pulmonary mucous membrane and cause expulsion of mucus from the respiratory tract; it’s a neuromuscular stimulant, helping to reinforce the bone structure and muscular tissues; it has anti-fatigue properties and affects endocrine system and hormone function as well as nervous system and nerve function due to its ability to prevent and relieve fatigue; it’s an anabolic agent and stimulates muscular growth in the body by promoting the metabolic tranformation of nutrients into building blocks of muscles through molecular synthesis; it’s anti-hypertensive and affects both the endocrine system and the nervous system due to its ability to prevent and treat high blood pressure; it’s anti-inflammatory and affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to counteract inflammation; it’s anti-oxidant and therefore helps to prevent cell damage due to free radicals; it’s anti-hyperglycemic and affects endocrine system and hormone function due to its ability to reduce or control high blood sugar, and this anti-hyperglycemic action acts as a treatment in some cases of acne, where an excess of sugars in the follicules causes growth of patogenic germs; it’s vulnerary and affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to heal and treat wounds, it’s haemopoietic or blood forming and therefore helps the sistem detoksifikasi karena kemampuannya untuk membersihkan dan menyucikan sistem, terutama darah, dengan mempromosikan ekskresi dan pembuangan limbah bahan; febrifugal itu karena sangat membantu dalam menurunkan demam, begitu banyak sehingga telah dibandingkan dalam hal ini untuk kina; it’s an ekspektoran dan mempengaruhi sistem kekebalan dan reaktivitas karena kemampuannya untuk memfasilitasi penghapusan lendir dari paru-broncho selaput lendir dan menyebabkan pengusiran lendir dari saluran pernapasan; it’s a neuromuskuler stimulan, membantu untuk memperkuat struktur tulang dan berotot jaringan; itu memiliki sifat anti-kelelahan dan mempengaruhi sistem endokrin dan fungsi hormon serta sistem saraf dan fungsi saraf karena kemampuannya untuk mencegah dan mengurangi kelelahan; itu sebuah agen anabolik dan merangsang pertumbuhan otot dalam tubuh dengan meningkatkan metabolisme tranformation dari nutrisi ke dalam blok-blok bangunan molekul otot melalui sintesis; itu anti-hipertensi dan mempengaruhi sistem endokrin dan sistem saraf karena kemampuannya untuk mencegah dan mengobati tekanan darah tinggi, tetapi anti-inflamasi dan mempengaruhi sistem kekebalan dan reaktivitas karena kemampuannya untuk melawan peradangan; itu anti-oksidan dan karena itu membantu mencegah kerusakan sel akibat radikal bebas, melainkan anti-hyperglycemic dan mempengaruhi sistem endokrin dan fungsi hormon karena kemampuannya untuk mengurangi atau mengendalikan gula darah tinggi, dan ini tindakan anti-tindakan hyperglycemic sebagai pengobatan dalam beberapa kasus jerawat, di mana kelebihan gula dalam follicules pertumbuhan patogenic menyebabkan kuman; itu pengobat luka dan mempengaruhi sistem kekebalan dan reaktivitas karena kemampuannya untuk menyembuhkan dan mengobati luka-luka, itu haemopoietic atau pembentuk darah dan oleh karena itu membantu formation of blood cells; it’s anti-spasmodic and affects nervous system and nerve function due to its ability to prevent or relieve spasms of muscles; and fenugreek is an emmenagogue and affects the endocrine system and hormone function due to its ability to promote or regulate the flow of menstrual fluid. pembentukan sel-sel darah, melainkan anti-tdk teratur dan mempengaruhi sistem saraf dan fungsi saraf karena kemampuannya untuk mencegah atau meringankan kejang otot dan fenugreek adalah emmenagogue dan mempengaruhi sistem endokrin dan fungsi hormon karena kemampuannya untuk meningkatkan atau mengatur aliran cairan menstruasi.

In traditional Chinese medicine, fenugreek is prescribed for kidney abnormalities and related problems such as backache, liver ailments, loss of libido, impotence, premature ejaculation, testicular pain, hernias, painful menstruation, menopausal symptoms, lymphadenitis, microbial and fungal inections and edema of the legs. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used for rejuvenation, as an aphrodisiac, a diuretic, for digestive complaints, dyspepsia, coughs, colic, bronchitis, constipation, gout, arthritis, elargement of liver and spleen and as a breast enhancer. Dalam pengobatan tradisional Cina, fenugreek disyariatkan untuk kelainan ginjal dan masalah-masalah terkait seperti sakit punggung, penyakit hati, kehilangan libido, impotensi, ejakulasi dini, testis sakit, hernia, nyeri haid, gejala menopause, limfadenitis, mikroba dan jamur inections dan edema dari kaki. Dalam Pengobatan ayurveda itu digunakan untuk peremajaan, sebagai afrodisiak, diuretik, untuk keluhan pencernaan, dispepsia, batuk, kolik, bronkitis, sembelit, encok, rematik, elargement hati dan limpa dan sebagai penambah payudara. Externally fenugreek acts as an emollient and is used as a poultice for local inflammation of the skin, cellulitis, boils, ulcers, abscesses, burns, eczema, dermatitis and chapped lips, the poultice being prepared by soaking the powdered fenugreek seeds in hot water. Fenugreek eksternal bertindak sebagai yg melunakkan dan digunakan sebagai tapal untuk radang lokal kulit, selulitis, bisul, borok, abses, luka bakar, eksim, dermatitis dan bibir pecah-pecah, tapal sedang dipersiapkan dengan merendam biji fenugreek bubuk dalam air panas.

In modern times clinical studies have investigated fenugreek for its apparent blood cholesterol-lowering and blood glucose-lowering properties, both in normal subjects and in those with diabetes. Di zaman modern studi klinis telah menyelidiki jelas fenugreek untuk penurun kolesterol darah dan penurun glukosa darah properti, baik dalam mata pelajaran biasa dan pada orang dengan diabetes. Significant reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, but not HDL cholesterol levels, have been observed in type 2 or non-insulin-dependent diabetics consuming 25000mg of fenugreek per day, as well as a significant reduction in fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels in those taking only 5000mg a day, which suggests that fenugreek may improve problems associated with high blood sugar levels such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, nerve pain and skin Signifikan penurunan kolesterol total, kolesterol LDL, dan trigliserida, tetapi tidak kadar kolesterol HDL, telah diamati di tipe 2 atau non-insulin-dependent diabetes mengkonsumsi 25000mg of fenugreek per hari, serta pengurangan yang signifikan dalam darah puasa dan sesudah makan siang kadar gula dalam mereka yang memakai hanya 5000mg sehari, yang menunjukkan bahwa fenugreek dapat memperbaiki masalah yang berhubungan dengan kadar gula darah tinggi seperti sering buang air kecil, rasa haus yang berlebihan, nyeri saraf dan kulit infections. infeksi. The beneficial effects were sustained over 5 to 6 months. Efek yang menguntungkan itu dipertahankan lebih dari 5 sampai 6 bulan. For type 1 or insulin-dependent diabetics, fenugreek also had a beneficial effect, but a higher level was needed to significantly reduce fasting, blood glucose levels, decrease urinary glucose levels, decrease daily insulin requirements, and reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Untuk tipe 1 atau insulin-dependent diabetes, fenugreek juga memiliki efek menguntungkan, tetapi tingkat yang lebih tinggi diperlukan untuk mengurangi puasa, kadar glukosa darah, menurunkan kadar glukosa urin, mengurangi kebutuhan insulin sehari-hari, dan mengurangi kolesterol LDL dan trigliserid. Today fenugreek is recognized as a useful botanical aid in the treatment of diabetes and the cholesterol-lowering effect of fenugreek should be considered a valuable feature for the diabetic who usually has elevated blood lipids. Hari fenugreek diakui sebagai bantuan botani yang berguna dalam pengobatan diabetes dan menurunkan kolesterol efek fenugreek harus dianggap sebagai fitur berharga bagi diabetes yang biasanya telah mengangkat lipid darah.

In modern times some of the traditional uses of fenugreek have fallen by the wayside, but one area in which it is more popular than ever is that of natural breast enhancement. Di zaman modern beberapa penggunaan tradisional fenugreek telah jatuh di pinggir jalan, tapi satu area di mana itu lebih populer daripada sebelumnya adalah bahwa alam payudara perangkat tambahan. The benefits of fenugreek to breastfeeding women have already been mentioned, but the benefits to the breast are much greater than this as fenugreek is rich in flavonoids, a class of phytoestrogens (including vitexin and its glycosides and esters, isovitexin, orientin, vicenins 1 and 2, quercetin and luteolin), which have a healthy hormonal balancing action in the female body and help to promote the process of mammogenesis, the development of the breast. Manfaat fenugreek untuk menyusui perempuan sudah disebut, tetapi manfaat bagi payudara jauh lebih besar daripada ini sebagai fenugreek kaya akan flavonoid, sebuah kelas phytoestrogen (termasuk vitexin dan glikosida dan ester, isovitexin, orientin, vicenins 1 dan 2, quercetin dan luteolin), yang memiliki keseimbangan hormon yang sehat tindakan dalam tubuh perempuan dan membantu untuk mempromosikan proses mammogenesis, perkembangan payudara. Take a look at any herbal formulation designed for breast enhancement, from any part of the world, and you are likely to notice that it contains fenugreek as a major ingredient. Lihatlah apa pun yang dirancang untuk formulasi herbal breast enhancement, dari berbagai bagian dunia, dan Anda akan menyadari bahwa itu mengandung fenugreek sebagai bahan utama.

Culinary uses: The most well known use of fenugreek as a food is as a flavouring in curry dishes. Kuliner menggunakan: yang paling terkenal menggunakan fenugreek sebagai makanan adalah sebagai bumbu dalam masakan kari. In fact ground seeds are an essential ingredient of curry powders, oriental sauces, spice mixtures and also halvah, the delicious sweetmeat. Fenugreek is also a common ingredient in chutneys, pickles, condiments, chewing gum, soft drinks, gelatins, cakes, puddings, ice creams, confectionery, icing, and syrups, such as maple, caramel, butterscotch and vanilla, and in Egypt is used as a supplement in wheat and maize flour for baking bread. Bahkan biji tanah merupakan unsur penting dari bubuk kari, saus oriental, campuran rempah-rempah dan juga halvah, manisan yang lezat. Fenugreek juga merupakan bahan umum di chutneys, acar, bumbu, permen karet, minuman ringan, gelatins, kue, puding, es krim, coklat, lapisan gula, dan sirup, seperti maple, karamel, butterscotch dan vanili, dan di Mesir digunakan sebagai suplemen dalam gandum dan tepung jagung untuk membuat roti. The seeds are sprouted for use in salads and sandwiches, and the leaves are utilised as a tasty ingredient in salads, soups, stews and in cauliflower, bean, potato and mango dishes. Benih yang tumbuh untuk digunakan dalam salad dan sandwich, dan daun digunakan sebagai bahan lezat di salad, sup, minuman dan kembang kol, kacang, kentang dan mangga piring. In India and the Arabic world, the seeds are roasted and used to make fenugreek coffee, a highly regarded beverage. Di India dan dunia Arab, benih-benih dipanggang dan digunakan untuk membuat fenugreek kopi, minuman yang sangat dihormati. In other parts of the world, fenugreek tea is popular and is regarded as soothing and has a natural maple flavour. Di bagian lain dunia, fenugreek teh yang populer dan dianggap sebagai menenangkan dan memiliki rasa maple alami.

History and Curiosities: Fenugreek is one of mankind’s oldest medicinal plants and was cultivated by the ancient Assyrians around 3000 years ago. Applications of fenugreek were documented in ancient Egypt, where it was used in incense, to embalm mummies and to induce childbirth. Sejarah dan Curiosities: Fenugreek adalah salah satu manusia tertua tanaman obat dan dibudidayakan oleh Asiria kuno sekitar 3000 tahun yang lalu. Aplikasi dari fenugreek didokumentasikan di Mesir kuno, di mana ia digunakan dalam dupa, untuk membalsem mumi dan untuk merangsang persalinan. In the Arabic world generally, fenugreek was traditionally given to harem women to try and make them more buxom, and was used together with other plants to create a beauty cream and also an air freshener. Dalam dunia Arab umumnya, fenugreek secara tradisional diberikan kepada perempuan harem untuk mencoba dan membuat mereka lebih montok, dan digunakan bersama-sama dengan tanaman lain untuk menciptakan keindahan dan juga krim penyegar udara. In India, fenugreek seed oil was used in ancient times as a shampoo recommended for glossy hair, and an infusion of the seed, used as a skin lotion, was said to be good for the complexion. Di India, minyak biji fenugreek digunakan pada zaman kuno sebagai sampo direkomendasikan untuk rambut mengilap, dan infus biji, digunakan sebagai lotion kulit, dikatakan baik bagi kulit. In the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome, the seeds were used to freshen bad breath and were massaged into the scalp to cure dandruff. Dalam dunia kuno Yunani dan Roma, benih digunakan untuk menyegarkan bau mulut dan memijat ke dalam kulit kepala untuk menyembuhkan ketombe. More recently, in the US, folk medicine held fenugreek to be useful fodder for dairy cows as it appeared to increase their milk production. Baru-baru ini, di Amerika Serikat, obat rakyat diselenggarakan fenugreek berguna untuk pakan ternak sapi perah seperti tampak untuk meningkatkan produksi susu mereka.

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APA ITU FENUGREEK / HULBAH ?

Posted by hilbaplus on February 23, 2010

Bin Muhsin Fenugrek Hulbah

Bin Muhsin Fenugrek Hulbah

Description and Sprouting

(p 63 & cover-6) A fast-growing, annual legume, 60cm high. The soft leaves are three-lobed, triangular in shape, described by the generic name ‘trigonella’ which, in Greek, means three-angled. Its specific name ‘foenum-graecum’ means Greek hay, indicating the prominence of use in agriculture. Fenugreek is a specific herb for animals ‘off’ their food. Farmers feed with fenugreek hay to promote health and shiny coats. Fenugreek has been used to fatten pigs and poultry, fed to hens to increase egg size and to dairy animals to promote and increase milk production.

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Fenugreek sprouts.
Fenugreek sprouts
Constituents:

volatile oil, linoleic acid 33.7%, linolenic acid 13.8%, SOD, coenzyme Q10, bitter principle, glucose, arobinose, salicylates, trigonelline, gentianine, flavonoids, phytosterols, phytoestrogen, sitosterol, coumarins, lecithin, saponins, mucilage 30%, soluable fibre 30% (similar to guar gum and psyllium husks in action), insoluable fibre 20%, protein 30-36% with all essential amino acids (amino acid score 123 making an exceptionally high quality protein; higher in lysine and isoleucine than soy bean)

Vitamins:

A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B15, B17, C, D, E, H, choline, folic acid, inositol, PABA

Minerals:

calcium, chromium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, sulphur, zinc

Actions:

anabolic agent, antibiotic, antidiabetic, antifatigue, antihyperglycaemic, antihypertensive, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cancerolytic, cardiotonic, demulcent, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant, galactagogue, haemopoietic, hypolipidemic, lactogenic, laxative, neuromuscular stimulant, nutritive, stomachic, tonic, uterotonic, vulnerary, viricidal

Medicinal Uses

Fenugreek is one of the oldest recorded medicinal herbs, highly esteemed by both east and west, and has been regarded as a treatment for just about every ailment known to man. Fenugreek has a beneficial action on cleansing the blood.

As a diaphoretic it is able to bring on a sweat and to help detox the body. This takes place through the pores of the skin. The pungent aroma of fenugreek may be smelt on the skin and in under-arm perspiration. This is evidence that the herb is working well: shower frequently! The body odour of fenugreek is nowhere near as offensive as a body reeking of garlic. After using the sprouts for a while, this fenugreek body aroma, does not seem to be so apparent, maybe, the sprouts have done a pretty good cleanse.

Fenugreek also has the reputation as a lymphatic cleansing herb. The lymphatic system is the vacuum cleaner of the body. It has the vital role to irrigate the cells with nutrients and to remove toxic wastes, dead cells and trapped proteins. The fluid is cleaned through the lymph nodes, before the body’s 13 litres of filtered lymph fluid recycles again, via the subclavian vein near the heart. A blocked lymphatic system can mean poor circulation, fluid retention, pain, loss of energy and dis-ease, anywhere in the body. An efficiently working lymphatic system is essential for a strong immune system. This is a wonderful feature of fenugreek… for stimulating and fortifying the immune system.

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Fenugreek is a practical herb for all mucus conditions of the body, particularly the lungs, by helping to clear congestion. It is a powerful antioxidant and it acts as a mucus solvent and throat cleanser, which also eases the urge to cough. Even drinking the water that seeds have soaked in and been rinsed with, helps to soften and dissolve, accumulated and hardened masses of cellular debris. Use fenugreek for head colds, influenza, catarrh, constipation, bronchial complaints, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, pleurisy, tuberculosis, sore throat, laryngitis, hay fever and sinusitis.

Fenugreek has been used for peptic ulcers and inflamed conditions of the stomach and bowel, absorbing toxic material and eliminating it; the healing and soothing action, creates a protective coating, like a lubricant, over inflamed areas. To make a tea, use 1 teasp. of seeds to 1 cup boiling water. People find that drinking a cup of the tea before meals can bring relief from numerous ailments. Fenugreek has helped travellers who have experienced abdominal griping pains and gastric upsets, when travelling in countries where food and water have been contaminated. The slightly bitter properties of the seed are beneficial to digestion.

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Other medicinal uses of fenugreek have included: indigestion, allergies, anaemia, chronic fatigue, toothache, sciatica, neuralgia, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, blood poisoning, anorexia, acne, oedema, hernia, muscular pain, constipation, diarrhoea, blood cleanser, headache, migraine, menstrual discomfort, menopause symptoms including hot flushes, mood swings and stress, ear infections and waxy ear, failing eyesight, cataracts, glaucoma and sore eyes, palpitations, ulcers, stabilise hormone function, to relieve fevers from infectious diseases like measles and mumps, for sugar cravings, to aid fat metabolism, weight loss, internal ‘spring-cleaning’, and to stimulating the reproductive organs and relieving impotence. Fenugreek has had the reputation for enhancing libido. No wonder it has been called an aphrodisiac. I smiled, when I read in a herbal, ‘Fenugreek, for making an old man into a young man’! Fenugreek is warming to the kidneys and the reproductive organs, of both male and female, and can be taken for any ailments of these organs to help remove congestion and toxins.

Use fenugreek to strengthen the nervous system, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, gall bladder and glands. Fenugreek seeds, either dry, or soaked in water for a few hours are chewed, as a breath freshener. Eating the sprouts, gives a similar benefit to the breath.

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Fenugreek has a powerful demulcent action, as it is rich in mucilage and can soothe irritated or inflamed tissue. For relief from the agonising symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and diverticulitis, the ‘soak-and-rinse water’ is drunk and the sprouts blended to a liquid. An old herbal, refers to fenugreek tea as the supreme herb for its ability to ‘clean out your insides… nothing else can do the trick with such effectiveness, the mucilaginous properties of fenugreek soften and dissolve masses of accumulated wastes and toxins’. Scientific research has identified over a hundred biological compounds in the plant, many of them having exceptionally therapeutic benefits to the body. Fenugreek is a truly remarkable, rejuvenating herb; use it to fortify the immune system. No wonder it has been called the herb for ‘every ailment under the sun’!

Culinary Uses

Crushed fenugreek seed is an ingredient in curry powder. Seeds are added to pastries, marinades, pickles, chutneys and brines. The aroma of the seed is spicy, the flavour slightly pungent and bitter. The young leaves of fenugreek plants and the green seeds, shelled from green pods, taste like green peas.

Soaked seed, used as ‘fenugreek berries’ at 24 hours of germination, are soft and jelly-like, with a pleasantly mild flavour. If grown to 1cm long, sprouts are delicious, with a mild, spicy flavour. If grown to the green leaf stage (3-4cm) the flavour is slightly stronger and mildly bitter. However, as bitter flavours are good for us, we can learn to appreciate the benefits when sprouts are this length, too. Eat fenugreek sprouts as a snack, fresh-in-hand, added to sandwiches, salads, juiced with vegetables, mixed with potato salad and other root vegetables; use as a garnish, added to soups, rice and pasta dishes and stir-fries, just before serving. Do not cook sprouts as they go mushy. Top a slice of wholemeal bread, butter and Promite or Vegemite with sprouts. Try sprouts with slices of fresh paw-paw, pineapple or mango. The soak or rinse water (besides drinking it for the health benefits), can also be added to stocks for soups and added to curries and sauces.

Fenugreek sprouts are my favourite: they are so quick and easy to grow and I know when I eat them, they are so very valuable to health. I eat fenugreek sprouts on bread and spreads for lunch, and with salads on the evening meal. I am very partial to a slice of bread or toast, topped with honey or ginger jam, kefir or cream and fenugreek sprouts. In our household, we eat more fenugreek sprouts than any other sprouts. My 8 year old, grand daughter, Jessica loves fenugreek sprouts.

For breakfast, I enjoy a handful of fenugreek sprouts, muesli, kefir, topped with herbs, and sometimes with fresh fruit in season. I value herbs as they are disease preventing and contain vital essences, important to health. Herbs help to cleanse and purify the body and are potent, plant tonics. To go on top of the muesli and sprouts, I pick fresh herbs:

Herb Robert

Geranium robertianum

provides a powerful antibiotic and antioxidant arsenal, valuable healing properties and the mineral germanium, with the ability to make oxygen more readily available to the cells of the body. Germanium stimulates electrical impulses at cellular level, which have a beneficial, ripple effect, throughout the whole body.45 Germaniums remarkable effects on the immune system have been documented in medical journals. Herb Robert has had many therapeutic uses, particularly for: cancer, cancer prevention, chronic fatigue, arthritis and rheumatism, asthma, mental disorders, skin conditions, eye diseases, old-age infirmities, Parkinson’s Disease, digestive ailments, headaches and migraines, cardiac and circulatory conditions, diabetes, in fact, it appears beneficial for every ailment know to man. I pick 4-5 leaves and stems, to go on my breakfast.

Gotu kola

Centella asiatica

4-5 leaves and stems for the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antioxidant, blood purifying and tonic properties. The benefits of gotu kola have been known for centuries: valued for treating arthritis, rheumatism and autoimmune diseases, low thyroid function, fatigue, poor circulation, aenemia and blood disorders including high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, stress and depression, impotence, lupus, convulsions, senility and asthma, to name a few. It is noted for its ability to increase stamina, brain capacity and memory recall; and is an extremely beneficial tonic for all organs and systems of the body, to promote wellbeing and general good health. Gotu kola is easy to grow, just add a few leaves to your breakfast… it has been called the elixir of life!

Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri

is an easy to grow, groundcover herb. I pick a few sprigs, 3-4cm long, and cut them finely into the bowl. Brahmi contains nitric oxide. In 1998 the Nobel Prize for medicine, was awarded to three pharmacologists for their discovery, that nitric oxide, in its natural form, has powerful potential, as a messenger molecule in the body, giving an extremely positive effect on learning ability, concentration, confidence, memory recall; as well as benefits to blood circulation, and the function of the liver, lungs, kidneys; in fact, for strengthening the immune system and level of vitality. The Royal Society of British Science published a paper on nitric oxide calling it, ‘the marvel of the decade’.

Sheep sorrel

Acetosella vulgaris

I pick 4-5 leaves to add to my breakfast bowl. Sheep sorrel is a rich source or vitamin C and has strong antiviral, antioxidant and tonic properties. As the leaves stimulate the salivary glands in the mouth, a few leaves at the commencement of a meal, are most beneficial to aid digestion.

Sweet leaf

Sauropus androgynus

a plant I value for its 34% protein leaves, which taste like fresh peas. The dark-green leaves provide a rich source of vitamin C, potassium, iron, and also chlorophyll, which is a blood builder and cell rejuvenator. Any plant with high nutritional value, like sweet leaf, that helps to detoxify the body, is valuable in our daily diet. Herbs are alkaline, which help build the formula for health, vital for balancing the body’s pH. Herbs have a wide spectrum of antioxidants, which have the ability to fight free radicals that are continually attacking our cells, to destroy or mutate them. Antioxidants also help to build strong defences against cardio-vascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke, and protect from cancer. Herbs are a powerful aid to the digestion, and to cleanse, revitalise and rejuvenate the cells, thereby supporting the body’s natural, healing process.

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