Abstract

METHI A WONDERFUL HERB AND ITS THERAPEUTIC USES: A PHARMACOGNOSTIC PERSPECTIVE

Naresh Kumar Kumawat* and PappuLal Sharma

Abstract

Methi (TrigonellafoenumgraecumL.) a well-known herb in Ayurveda since long time. Bhavprakash Nighantu includes methi seeds under the “Chaturbeeja Vargas” with other three seeds which used in indigestion, abdominal pain and flatulence. Fenugreek is known as the Asian beauty secret for skin, hair and health for their anti-septic, antiinflammatory, hypoglycemic, digestive, anti-spasmodic and oxidative properties. Methi seeds have rich source of proteins, fibers, diosgenin (a steroidal sapogenin), mucilage and fixed oil by which methi shows different therapeutic action.

Keywords: Methi, Chatuebeeja, Diosgenin.