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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