1. Names:

Sanskrit:	Methi, Jyoti, Chandrika, Mantha		Enlarge photo
English:	Fenugreek
Botanical:	Trigonella foenum-graecum
Hindi:	Methi
Telugu:	Mentulu
Common names:	Venthium, Kairavi, Vallari, Uluva, Methun
Family name:	Leguminosae

2. Parts used:

• Seeds.
• Leaves.

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

• Rasa: Mathura.
• Vipaka: Katu.

4. Uses:

(Culinary)

• The major use of fenugreek is in curry powders, figuring in many mixtures, especially vindaloo and the hot curries of Sri Lanka.
• It is an ingredient of Panch phoron, the Indian five-spice mixture.

(Medicinal)

• It helps in the process of digestion.
• Good remedy for diabetes.
• Balances insulin.
• It also lowers blood pressure.
• It eases stomach trouble.
• Aphrodisiac in nature.

5. Names due to Physical properties:

• Sookshamapatra: The plant with small leaves.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

• Balya: Gives strength.

7. Reference:

Vasthu guna deepika, Vasthu guna prakashika, Chakradatta, Susrutam, Srijanakalpavalli.

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