Fenugreek - Trigonella foenum-graecum
**Fenugreek is a uterine stimulate and should never be used by anyone who is pregnant.
It can be used during labor however to stimulate the uterus and Is a good combination with Red Raspberry leaves.
Also increases milk flow for breastfeeding. but remember, what the mother ingests, the baby ingests.
It's long been used as an aphrodisiac but I have found it works better for men then women.
It can be used to ease moontime cramps and pain.
Is often used in medicinal blends for Diabetes and the Liver.
It can be used to relieve constipation and stomach upset.
Topically it makes an excellent balm or poultice for boils and has been used to decrees cellulite.
All parts of the fenugreek plant may be used, seeds, sprouts, plant ...
Fenugreek is a bitter and is usually combined with other herbs to disguise it's taste. Honey can be added to sweeten but sugar can break down the medicinal chemicals of most medicinals in way that makes them less beneficial.
Fenugreek can be used in teas, tinctures, balms, salves, poultices ...
Disclaimer
I am not a doctor in any way, shape or form.
Please consult your Care Provider before using any herbs or natural medicinals. Anyone can be allergic to anything, if you're unsure it's better not to use it. Double check everything with you Care Provider if you're pregnant or nursing.
Nothing works for everyone and nothing works exactly the same for everyone. Do the research yourself. Don't take any one persons word for anything, no matter how knowledgeable they seem. Doctors with years of experience make mistakes that cost lives. It's your body, (your home, your car, garden, etc etc etc) take responsibility for it.
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