5 Amazing Benefits Of Methi Seeds

Fenugreek, commonly found with the name of Methi in your kitchen as many health benefits apart from just being an ingredient. The nutrients found in this herb include iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin B6.

1. This herb is highly beneficial for people who have diabetes. Its hypoglycemic property plays a key role in improving glucose tolerance and lowering blood sugar levels.How to intake-

-Soak 1 to 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight. The next morning, drink the water as well as chew the seeds on an empty stomach. Do this daily.
-You can also eat baked goods made with fenugreek flour.

2. For nursing mothers, fenugreek helps stimulate breast milk production. Both the seeds and leaves work as excellent galactagogues to stimulate breast milk production. How to intake-

-Soak 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in 1 cup of water overnight. The next morning, boil the water along with the seeds for several minutes, then strain it. Drink it every morning.
-You can also add a few fresh fenugreek leaves to your soups, stews or salads.
-To increase milk flow, you can also take 1 capsule of fenugreek seed (at least 500mg), 3 times a day. Always consult a doctor first.

3. Fenugreek also has cholesterol-lowering power. It has a good amount of soluble fiber, which increases the viscosity of the digested food and inhibits the uptake of cholesterol and bile acids.

To reduce high cholesterol, it is recommended to take 2 ounces of fenugreek seeds throughout the day. Dry roast the seeds, then grind them into a powder. The powder can be sprinkled onto prepared food or can be consumed with water.

4.To improve your heart health, drink 1 to 2 cups of fenugreek seed tea daily. To make the tea:

-Add 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to 1 ½  to 2 cups of water.
-Boil it for 5 minutes, then strain it.
-Add a little raw honey.

5. Fenugreek is particularly beneficial for treating joint pain due to arthritis. It contains a compound known as diosgenin that aids the body’s production of cortisone and other corticosteroids, which help treat arthritis pain.

-Munch on 1 tablespoon of soaked fenugreek seeds daily in the morning to reduce joint pain.
-Also, make a paste of fenugreek seed powder and warm water. Apply this paste on the painful areas. Allow it to dry, then rinse it off with warm water. Use this remedy twice daily until the pain is gone.