Fenugreek Seed Oil/Methi Oil-
Botanical Name : Trigonella foenum
Common Name : Greek Hay and Fenigreek
CAS # : 84625-40-1
Plant Parts Used : Seeds
Extraction Method : Steam Distillation
Color & Odor : Brownish yellow thick viscous liquid with bitter pungent flavor
Description :
Fenugreek is an ancient spice, although currently not influenced much in the West. It has been grown as a medicinal plant in India and Europe during the middle ages.
Constituents & Specifications :
It contains iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine, amino acid, fatty acid, saponins, vitamins. It also contains saponaretin, gitogenin, diosgenin and neogitogenin.
Specific Gravity : 0.97900 - 0.98400 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.48900 - 1.49300 @ 20°C
Properties :
It is aphrodisiac , carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, dibetic and stomachic
Benefits & Uses :
• Fenugreek is used to treat diabetes in adults (late-onset diabetes), poor digestion, gastric inflammation, digestive disorders and tuberculosis
• It is used to promote lactation and as an aphrodisiac.
• It is also an excellent source of selenium, an anti-radiant which helps the body utilize oxygen and is also a natural source of iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine.
• T
he maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use i
n many baked goods, chutneys, confections and imitation maple syrup.
• Fenugreek seed essential oil may have a positive role in supporting weight loss as both a metabolic enhancer and an appetite suppressant.
• Fenugreek is very popular in breast firming and enlarging products.
• Fenugreek oil is great for getting rid of boils and similar conditions like carbuncles, cysts, furuncles, ingrown hair and folliculitis.