Fenugreek: A Magical Herb

Abstract

Fenugreek has been utilized for several purposes in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, inducing labour, promoting better digestion, and supporting general health. Fenugreek has been linked to several health advantages, such as high fibre carbs, complete vitamins and minerals, and antioxidant qualities. The plant contains several active ingredients, including as alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, saponins  has shown that it has antioxidant and antiradical properties and has identified many key components that contribute to these effects. The protective efficacy of these extracts and fractions may be explained by their high content of phenolic, flavonoid, tannin, and terepenoids. Furthermore, fenugreek plant components exhibited antifungal action, indicating that fenugreek could be a useful tool for creating novel, physiologically active medications. Fenugreek is well known for its therapeutic qualities and for being a healthy culinary ingredient. Recent studies on fenugreek have revealed a number of health benefits; both human and animal trials have been conducted to evaluate the plant's physiological qualities. Research indicates that Trigonella may have therapeutic, pharmacological, and nutritional applications due to its potential medicinal qualities and health advantages in a range of indications with little to no side effects. This review describes the phytochemicals and their medicinal uses.