AKA: Greek Hay seed, Bird’s Foot, Trigonella, Idioto, Ram’s horn clover, Fabaceae

Of the Fabaceae family, Fenugreek is a plant that has been used as both an herb and spice for many generations dating all the way back to the Bronze Age. The wild variety of the plant is thought to have originated out of the near east. It is a plant that grows to about two feet tall and blooms white flowers and produces aromatic seeds.  The young leaves and sprouts are eaten as greens and the dried leaves are used to flavor dishes. It is a popular ingredient for curry and sweets.

In India and China, there has been a long history of Fenugreek used for medicinal purposes making it one of the oldest medicinal herbs in the world today. It has been used to induce labor, aid digestion, and as a tonic to improve metabolism and health. Fenugreek is also a herb that  is good for all mucus related conditions, helping to clear congestion in the lungs, cleanse the throat, and ease a cough. Fenugreek has also been used to help with head colds, influenza, catarrh, constipation, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, pleurisy, tuberculosis, sore throats, laryngitis, hay fever, and sinusitis, It has also been used to help increase breast milk production in nursing mothers.

Being a spice that has been used for centuries, Fenugreek is considered safe for consumption, however, it has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness and there are no standards of purity in place for it.

Uses

Compared by some authorities to quinine, Fenugreek can help lower a fever. The seeds also have a soothing effect on gastritis and gastric ulcers.  The seeds are also used to induce childbirth and can be made into a gruel to help increase breast milk production. They can also lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and are especially rich in Vitamin E. The leaves are good for the liver as well as indigestion and flatulence. The dried leaves also add flavor to many meat, fish and vegetable dishes. An infusion of the leaves make a good gargle for mouth ulcers and the seeds make an excellent gargle for a sore throat.  Fenugreek leave paste also helps hair grow, preserve natural color and keeps the hair silky and dandruff free.

t may reduce the amounts of calcium oxalate in the kidneys. Calcium oxalate often contributes to kidney stones. In animal studies, fenugreek also appeared to lessen the chance of developing colon cancer by blocking the action of certain enzymes.

Topically, the gelatinous texture of fenugreek seed may have some benefit for soothing skin that is irritated by eczema or other conditions. It has also been applied as a warm poultice to relieve muscle aches and gout pain.

Side effects

When used in recommended doses, fenugreek has reportedly few side effects, but dizziness, diarrhea and gas may occur, Some allergic reaction have been reported including facial swelling, numbness, difficulty breathing, and fainting. If you overdo the spice, an upset stomach might occur. It any of these conditions worsen, it is important to contact your doctor.

Fenugreek Breast Enlargement

Let's face it ladies, size does matter. Especially when you are talking about bust size. Men can go on all they want about how it really does not matter how big your boobs are. The fact that they  find themselves involuntarily drooling over every big  pair that bounces and jiggles by is testament to the fact that the girls blessed in this department tend to have no trouble getting noticed. Being flat in the chest department  is something that most women would not wish upon themselves. In fact a recent a recent survey has shown that 70% of women with small chests in the US would be willing to undergo breast enlargement surgery if the price was right and the surgical technique not too invasive.

While boob jobs have come a long way and  is becoming less expensive and risky encouraging more and more women to go under the knife, it is still an invasive and painful procedure that comes with many risk factors. On the other hand, there is already a natural way to increase your bust size without going under the knife at all. A spice that has been around since the bronze age has been found to help women naturally increase their bust and is considered to be one of the best breast enhancement herbs you can find. What miracle spice is this and, what far flung country do you need to travel to in order to get it?

It is fenugreek, and you can probably find it at your local grocery store.

Fenugreek is a stout clover like plant from the Mediterranean that has been used as both a spice and herbal remedy for hundreds of years. The seeds of the plant can help aid in indigestion as well as chest congestion and are said to have a cleansing effect on your body. Fenugreek seeds are loaded with vitamins, minerals as well as steroidal saponins which help mimic the effect of certain bodily hormones.

A particular hormone like compound that fenugreek contains is  diosgenin which mimics the effect of estrogen. When it comes to breast size, it is all about the estrogen levels in your body. During puberty, your body produces natural estrogen compounds which help determine the size, shape and overall fullness of your breasts. Lower estrogen counts during this crucial times  equal smaller breasts. Fenugreek’s ability to mimic estrogen can help trigger natural breast growth even later on in life when your body is no longer producing this extra estrogen on its own. Fenugreek also encourages the production of hormone prolactin which also encourages breast tissue growth.

The hormonal balancing powers of fenugreek is thought to help increase the bust size of the women who make it part of thier regular diet. If you are looking to enlarge your breasts naturally, try taking up to 3 grams of Fenugreek Daily.

Fenugreek home remedies

Fenugreek is a clover like plant that is a common site in the pastures of Greece In  Its name, which roughly translated means "Greek Hay" is indicative of this fact.  Along with its  popularity among the cattle of the Mediterranean, Fenugreek is also quite popular to us humans as a culinary spice. Both its seeds and leaves  being utilized to make curries,  sauces and breads in  parts of Asian, The Mediterranean, and The Middle East. Cattle and Culinary delights aside, Fenugreek has also gained a reputation as a great home remedy with the ability to help clear up many health problemsHere are some great home remedy uses for Fenugreek :

For High Cholesterol
Taking two ounces of fenugreek daily for more six months can help your high bad cholesterol levels take a double digit drops. You san either sprinkle the seed on everything you eat, or take them in capsule form with a cup of water.

For Diabetes
A mere 500 mg of fenugreek taken twice daily has also been show to significantly blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 Diabetes

Skin Problems
If you are looking for a topical for a skin condition, a poultice made from a spoonful of ground fenugreek can help clear it up. You can use this to treat abscesses, boils, burns. eczema, and even gout.

Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Fenugreek seeds are rich mucilage, a  thick gooey substance that can help coat the intestines like nature's pepto bismo. Simply sprinkle fenugreek on top of that gut busting dish you are about to eat, or take a teaspooon of it with a glass of water before you dig in.

Fever
Fenugreek has been shown to be just as effective as quinine in the fever reduction department.  Take it as a tea along with a teaspoon of homeny and a squeeze of lemon.

Breast Enlargement
The hormonal balancing powers of fenugreek is thought to help increase the bust size of the women who make it part of thier regular diet. If you are looking to enlarge your breasts naturally, try taking up to 3 grams of Fenu Greek Daily.

Inducing Childbirth
Fenugreek has long been a home remedy among midwifes to help induce labor and remains a popular remedy to this day. It helps to induce labor by stimulating uterine contractions. Pregnant women should be sure to talk to their Doctor (or midwife) before using FenuGreek.

Aiding  Milk Production
Perhaps why the Greek Farmer's like to let thier cows munch on this plant is the fact that the steroidal saponins in this plant can help increase lactation in  nursing moms. Research has shown that milk production can increase five fold over a period of 1 to 3 days after consuming fenugreek. If you are looking to encourage more milk flow, take a 500 ml capsule of fenugreek up to three times a day.