Fenugreek tea benefits

[dreamyxo]

I had some fenugreek in my cabinet I haven't used in a while.  Last year I was reading about the benefits and decided to try some.  I haven't had the tea in a while but decided to make some today.  It's been reported to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol among other things.  I don't put any sweetener in mine just drink it plain.  It has a somewhat maple flavor.

Fenugreek, a kitchen spice and primary ingredient in pickles, is an ancient herb. Egyptian texts attest to its use as early as 1500 B.C. Fenugreek seeds, sometimes taken in the form of a tea, have traditionally been used to treat digestive disorders and menstrual cramps. Herbalists today are likely to advise fenugreek to treat diabetes and high cholesterol. Although human clinical trials are limited, laboratory and animal research supports fenugreek's ability to lower blood sugar and cholesterol. Consult your doctor before using fenugreek.
Features

Fenugreek, botanically known as Trigonella foenum-graecum and also called methi in Ayurveda, features grayish-green toothed leaves and pale yellow or whitish flowers that develop into seed pods. The yellow-brown seeds within are dried to produce the spice. Fenugreek has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat kidney problems, arthritis and digestive problems; it has also been employed in folk medicine as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory and in poultices to treat boils and swelling. Fenugreek seeds were one of the original ingredients in Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a 19th century patent medicine marketed to treat menstrual cramps and menopause symptoms. The seeds, which have a rich, sweet taste, are also used in maple flavoring.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/486134-is-fenugreek-seed-tea-safe-to-drink/

[camellia0]

I'm going to have to look into this; I like the thought of the benefits but I also like the maple flavor. I usually add sweetners to my drinks, so I'm glad that this beverage is sweetened.

[ErinCarter]

I've never heard of this. Definitely going to check it out. Thanks!

[haimsterette]

Sounds like something I'd be interested in. I always like to hear when something is used to help treat digestive disorders because I've struggled with digestive disturbances for... as long as I can remember.  I'll do a search on it. Sounds tasty, too! Love maple flavor.

[marciaenglish]

I love hot tea!  I need to check this one out..... never heard of it!

[dsawan]

have to try as i have diabetes and high blood sugar