Natural medicines to enhance health:

In ancient days there were no doctors or medicines. All the ailments were treated at home by natural and herbal medicines. There was o chemical intervention at all. The elder people at home only used to suggest medicines to all the disorders. Every morning they used to drink tulsi tea to keep all ailments away. These practices have disappeared as days passed. The importance of natural medicines must be realized again and we must use them in our daily life to prevent diseases. Here in this article I have discussed the uses and preparations of fenugreek which is an age old herbal medicines.  Try to follow these practices to get a healthy and happy life thereafter.

Fenugreek:

Fenugreek or methi seeds are used as a spice and leaves are eaten as a vegetable. They are mainly known for the cooling agents of the body. Eating the seeds or the leaves will help cool the body and will reduce the temperatures of the body. They are most recommended for use in the summer season as they help to cool the body. Fenugreek can do wonders for girls and ladies. It is widely used in ayurvedic  medicines to treat all the menstrual disorders. People in the ancient time used to consume the fenugreek seeds soaked in butter milk to reduce body heat and to relieve stomach pain.

Properties of fenugreek:

• Fenugreek is known as to be a demulcent, expectorant, laxative, appetite enhancer, anti-inflammatory and also as an oral insulin substitute.
• Fenugreek is an herb aiding feminine health relating to menstrual disorders.
• It is widely used to treat PMS, menopause and also slows down ageing process. It is also a breast enlarger.
• It helps improve growth of new cells and increases breast size.
• It also helps to increase milk production and lactation. Also improves the estrogen content of the body.
• It is also said to improve digestion.

Simple tip:

Take one teaspoon of fenugreek and soak it at night I water. The next morning drink the water with the seeds. We can eat 100 grams of methi leaves to improve overall health.

How to store fenugreek:

Fresh fenugreek can be washed and dried thoroughly, and then place it in a Zip lock bag in a refrigerator.  This will remain fresh for 5 to 7 days.

How to make medicinal tea:

To make medicinal tea, gently boil two table spoons of mashed seeds per cup of water then simmer for ten minutes. Drink up to three cups a day. You can also add sugar, honey for flavor.

Try to depend more on natural medicines and products which can improve health in a proper manner.

• Written by saranya.
• In category Nutrition.
• 11 years ago.

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