Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Nutraceutical values, phytochemical, ethnomedicinal and pharmacological overview
Pushpa Ruwali, Niharika Pandey, Khusboo Jindal, Rahul Vikram Singh
Abstract
Trigonella foenum-graecum Linne, commonly known as fenugreek, is a herb with medicinal and nutraceutical values which has been used from ancient times in the Indian medicine system. According to the literature analysis, the presence of various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, fibers, fatty acids, etc. contributes to the therapeutic potential of the herb. In context to its therapeutic competency, fenugreek has anti-biotic, anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogen properties and controls hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. The present review is an attempt to highlight the nutraceutical, health and therapeutic benefits of fenugreek.
Topics & Concepts
TrigonellaNutraceuticalTraditional medicinePhytochemicalHerbContext (archaeology)MedicineBiologyMedicinal herbsFood sciencePaleontologyNatural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesDiet, Metabolism, and DiseaseCannabis and Cannabinoid Research