Klabet Fenugreek is a popular culinary herb that is regularly used in Middle Eastern and Oriental cookery. It is avery warming herb and is therefore an ideal remedy for treating all sorts of colds and chills that affect the abdomen, as well as acting as a excess tonic for the kidneys. In the Middle East the plant is known as hilba and it is used to counteract period pains and colic.
:: BOTANICAL NAME : Trigonella foenum-graecum
:: COMMON NAME : Fenugreek
:: FAMILY : Leguminosae, Papilionaceae
:: PART USED : Seeds
:: TASTE : Pungent, bitter
:: CHARACTER : Very warm
MERIDIANS
Kidney
:: ACTIONS
Antiparasitic, laxative, stimulates milk flow, demulcent
:: TRADITIONAL INDONESIAN USES
- to warm the kidneys and dispel cold
- to relieve pain
:: TYPICAL INDONESIAN DOSE
3-9 grams (1/10 - 1/3 ounce)
:: RECOMMENDED JAMU
Singkir Angin + Ginseng (Extra strength to fight wind pain symptoms)
:: COMBINATIONS
Used with Fennel for hernia-like disorders as well as for period pains and with other kidney herbs, such as Scurf pea, for pain and cold in the lower abdomen and back.
Also mixed with Ginger, Peppermint, Fennel, plus Ginseng. Take as required for the relief of fatigue, insomnia, flatulence, nausea and cold symptoms, such as; headaches, lethargy and feverishness. Also recommended for maintaining vigor and good health whilst working hard and travelling, particularly at night.
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