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Fenugreek AKA: Bird's Foot, Greek Hayseed, Trigonella Species: Trigonella foenum-graecum Active Chemical Components: saponins, alkaloids, coumarins Traditional uses: Fenugreek has been traditionally used as a hypoglycemic agent; as a topical agent to treat skin disorders; to stimulate milk flow in new mothers; and, to treat gastric irritation. Uses: Today, Fenugreek is commonly used as a laxative, to treat various GI complaints, and as an appetitie stimulant in anorexia nervosa. It is also used in diabetics for its hypoglycemic properties. What you should know: Fenugreek exerts an oxytocic effect in guinea pigs. Its use in humans has not been sufficiently studied, but could potentially lead to SAB or preterm labor and prematurity secondary to its oxytocic effects. Its use in pregnancy is not recommended. |
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