FENUGREEK

Uses?

Stimulate flow of breast milk

Loos of appetite

Blood sugar

Cholesterol

Gastritis

Who?

Almost everyone

Who can’t?

People on any type of medication. Check with doctor

Pregnant or breast feeding

How long?

Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people

Side effect?

Intestinal wind

Diarrhoea

Available forms?

Capsules, tablets, seeds for cooking, powdered seeds for poultices

Dose?

Follow health professional advice or directions on the package

Part used?

Seed

Comes from?

Ancient herb native to southern Europe and south-western Asia, cultivated in warm regions throughout the world

Other names?

Trigonella foenum-graecum