Fenugreek and Saffron- Two miracle herbs

A herb is a plant with a non-woody stem that seems to grow everywhere. Fenugreek and Saffron are two magical herbs.

 

Fenugreek

Introduction

The Botanical name of Fenugreek is Trigonella Foenum graecum. Its Indian name is methi. Fenugreek is a native to Eastern Europe and Ethiopia.

It has been used since ancient times both as a food and medicine by the people living on the shores of the Mediterranean and across Asia. Fenugreek is an erect, strongly scented, robust, annual herb about 30 to 80 cms high. It has compound leaves of light green colour, yellow flowers and thin pointed pods. The seeds are brownish-yellow and have a peculiar odour. Mineral and vitamin contents of Fenugreek are calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin C. Its calorific value is 49. The mineral and vitamin contents of Fenugreek seeds are calcium, phosphorus, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Several alkaloids have been found in fenugreek seeds. Its

calorific value is 333.

The seeds contain alkaloid trigonelline and choline, essential Oil and saponin. They have also volatile oil, mucilage, bitter extractive and a yellow colouring substance. Air-dried seeds contain a little amount of trigonelline and nicotinic acid.

 

Uses

Fenugreek has excellent medicinal virtues. Its regular use helps keep the body clean and healthy. The leaves of fenugreekare aromatic, cooling and mild laxative.

Skin disorders:

Its seeds exercise soothing effect on the skin and mucous membranes, relieving any irritation of the skin and alleviating swelling and pain. 

Secretion of urine:

Its leaves increase secretion and

discharge of urine, relieve flatulence and promote lactation

nursing mothers. 

Prevent bleeding:

They also arrest any secretion or bleeding and have an aphrodisiac effect. They are the best

cleansers within the body.

 

Indigestion:

Fenugreek leaves are beneficial in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence and sluggish liver. Boiled

and fried in butter, they alleviate biliousness.

 

Diarrhoea and dysentery:

The seeds are useful in the treatment of colic, flatulence, dysentery, diarrhoea and

dyspepsia.

 

Anaemia:

Its leaves help in blood formation. The cooked leaves help prevent anaemia. The seeds help in recovering from anaemia, being rich in iron. The seeds also help restore the deadened sense of taste or smell. The sense of taste dulls due to improper functioning of salivary glands which often become clogged with mucus and accumulated juices, causing swelling. Similarly, the sense of smell is obstructed due to prolonged accumulations of mucus and other impurities in the nose.

 

Fever and stomach disorders:

Tea made from fenugreek seeds is equal in value to quinine in reducing fevers. It is particularly valuable as a cleaning and soothing drink. This tea soothes inflamed stomach and intestines, cleansing the stomach, bowels, kidneys and respiratory tract of excess mucus. It is beneficial in the healing of peptic ulcers.

Respiratory disorders:

During the early stages of any of the respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis, influenza, 

sinusitis, catarrh and suspected pneumonia, fenugreek tea helps the body to perspire, dispel toxic element and shorten the gestation period of fever. One can take upto four cups of the greek tea. During the treatment, no other food or nourishment should be taken.

Bad breath and body odour:

The tea is also beneficial in breath and body odour. Fenugreek tea is taken regularly helps and these accumulations from the spots where mouthwash and soap can never penetrate.

 

Dandruff:

Fenugreek seeds are useful in the removal of dandruff. Two tablespoonfuls of the seeds are soaked overnight

in water. In the morning, the softened seeds are ground into a fine paste and applied on the scalp and left on for half an hour The hair is then washed thoroughly with soapnut (ritha nut) solution or shikakai. A paste of the fresh leaves of greek applied over the scalp regularly before washing the hair cures dandruff.

 

Diabetes:

Fenugreek seeds can also be taken for diabetes.

The normal dose is two teaspoons of powdered seeds taken daily in broth or milk. Two teaspoons of the seeds can also be swallowed whole daily.

 

Leucorrhoea:

Fenugreek tea used as a douche is very effective in treating leucorrhoea.

 

Ulcers:

The herb helps in the healing of mouth ulcers. An infusion of leaves is used as a gargle for recurrent ulcers.

 

Sore throat:

A gargle made from fenugreek seeds is best for ordinary sore throat.

 

Hair problems:

A paste of the fresh leaves applied over the scalp regularly before taking bath helps hair grow.

 

Skin disorders:

The paste applied on the face every night before going to bed and washed with warm water prevents one from getting pimples, blackheads, dryness of the face and early the appearance of wrinkles.

 

Childbirth:

Fenugreek seeds fried in ghee are finely powdered with wheat flour and sugar to prepare a halwa. Taken in small quantity daily this helps in quick normalisation after delivery.

 Secretion of milk:

The seeds made into a gruel and given to nursing mothers, increase the flow of milk.

 

Other uses:

A poultice of the fenugreek leaves can be applied with advantage in external and internal swellings. Itis also useful in burns due to its cooling properties.

 

As you have read about the one kind of herb all the miracles herbs

Saffron is the other kind of herb from all the important herbs.

Saffron

Introduction

The Botanical name of Saffron is Crocus Salivas.

Commercial saffron consists of the dried stigma and tops of the styles of flowers. It is one of the world's costliest herbs. Saffron is more popular in the 'Tibbi than in Ayurvedic medicines. Saffron contains essential oil which consists of terseness, terpene alcohols and esters. Its other constituents are crocin and picrocrocin.

 

Uses

Saffron is largely used in indigenous medicine all over India.

It enjoys a great reputation as a drug which strengthens the functioning of the stomach and promotes its action. The drug also counteracts spasmodic disorders. It is a stimulant and promotes libido. Saffron is beneficial in the treatment of several digestive disorders, especially flatulent colic. Saffron is useful in treating skin disorders. A paste of the herb can be used as a dressing for bruises and superficial sores.

The herb is useful in promoting and regulating menstrual periods. It soothes lumbar pains which accompany menstruation.

Saffron is also beneficial in the treatment of other ailments concerning women such as leucorrhoea and hysteria. Pessaries

of saffron are used in painful conditions of the uterus.

 

Precaution

The drug should not be taken in large doses by pregnant

Women as it may cause abortion.

 

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