1. Lowers blood cholesterol
They are known to be rich source of steroidal saponins that prevent the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides. Here’s how to reduce cholesterol levels naturally.

2. Reduces risk of heart disease

Due to the presence of galactomannan, fenugreek plays a key role in maintain your heart health.

3. Controls blood sugar levels

Because galactomannan, a natural soluble fibre present in fenugreek slows down the rate of sugar absorption into blood. It also contains amino acid responsible for inducing the production of insulin. Here’s how to prepare methi ladoo which is extremely healthy for diabetics.

4. Aids digestion

As fenugreek is rich in fibre and antioxidants, it helps in flushing out harmful toxins from the body and thus, aids digestion.

5.  Helps counter acid reflux or heartburn

6. Helps you lose weight

7. Remedy for fever and sore throat

Fenugreek, when taken with a teaspoon of lemon and honey, can work wonders to reduce fever by nourishing the body.

8. Increases breast milk production in lactating women

Fenugreek has many benefits for women’s health problems and it ranks high among the ‘must haves’ for nursing mothers. This is due to the presence of diosgenin in the spice which increases milk production in lactating mothers.

9. Induces and eases child-birth

Fenugreek has been known to be helpful in inducing childbirth by stimulating uterine contractions. It also reduces labour pain. But here’s a word of caution. Excess intake of fenugreek during pregnancy could put you at risk of miscarriage or premature childbirth.

10. Helps reduce menstrual discomfort

Fenugreek contains compounds like diosgenin and isoflavones with oestrogen-like properties which help reduce symptoms related to women’s health problems like discomfort and menstrual cramps associated with PMS. These compounds also ease symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and mood fluctuations. Women are more prone to iron deficiency during adolescence (initiation of menstrual periods), during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Including green leafy veggies like fenugreek (methi) in your diet can supply a good amount of iron. But make sure to add tomatoes (Vitamin-C source) or potatoes to the preparations to enhance the iron absorption. Here are more ways to reduce your menstrual discomfort.

11. Helps increase breast size

The oestrogen-like property of fenugreek can help in breast enlargement by balancing hormones in women.

12. Helps prevent colon cancer

13. Helps soothe skin inflammation and reduces scars

14. Helps treat skin problems

15. Can help resolve hair problems