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Botanical name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family Fabaceae
Therapeutic actions
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-diabetic: control blood glucose levels in people with diabetes
Anti-cancer
Anti-fungal: destroys fungal infections
Anti-inflammatory: alleviate inflammation throughout the body
Alterative: gradually restoring proper functioning to the body's metabolism
Demulcent: soothes and softens irritations of mucous membranes
Diuretic: increases the secretion and expulsion of urine
Carminative: settles the digestive system and the expulsion of gas from the intestines
Emmenagogue: stimulates, regulates, and normalizes menstruation
Galactagogue: increases the secretion of milk
Febrifuge: reduce fever
Hepatoprotective
Vulnerary: promotes healing of wounds