Trigonella foenum graecum (Fenugreek): An Herb with Impressive Health Benefits and Pharmacological Therapeutic Effects

Mahesh B. Gawade *

Department of Pharmacognosy, HSBPVT, GOI, College of Pharmacy, Kashti, Shrigonda, 413701, India.

Dhanashri D. Shejul

Department of Pharmacognosy, HSBPVT, GOI, College of Pharmacy, Kashti, Shrigonda, 413701, India.

Swapnil Jagtap

Department of Pharmacology, HSBPVT, GOI, College of Pharmacy, Kashti, Shrigonda, 413701, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is a medicinal herb and a green leafy vegetable used all over the world. It is mostly grown in India, Africa, Egypt, Pakistan, and other parts of the world. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, alkaloids, flavonoids, fibers, gums, and volatile chemicals are all found in abundance in fenugreek. It's been employed as a preservative in foods including pickles, chips, and bakery goods. Fenugreek has anti-cancer, anti-obesity, cardiac protective, gastroprotective, antifungal – antimicrobial properties, cholesterol-lowering agent, anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, and helps in lowering blood sugar levels, improving sexual function, and galactogogue functions, among other therapeutic pharmacological effects. The purpose of this page is to examine the many investigations, papers, and publications that look into fenugreek's therapeutic pharmacological effects, health advantages, and chemical ingredients.

Keywords: Trigonella foenum-graecum, phytochemicals, Fenugreek, fenugreek's therapeutic, Chemical Constituents


How to Cite

Gawade, Mahesh B., Dhanashri D. Shejul, and Swapnil Jagtap. 2022. “Trigonella Foenum Graecum (Fenugreek): An Herb With Impressive Health Benefits and Pharmacological Therapeutic Effects”. Asian Food Science Journal 21 (3):19-28. https://doi.org/10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i330412.

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