Fenugreek

Keywords: fenugreek seed, blood sugar, diabetes Keywords: fenugreek seed, gula darah, diabetes

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On this page: Pada halaman ini:

• Introduction Pendahuluan
• What Fenugreek Is Used For Apa Fenugreek Apakah Digunakan Untuk
• How Fenugreek Is Used Bagaimana Fenugreek Apakah Digunakan
• What the Science Says Apa Science Says
• Side Effects and Cautions Side Effects dan Peringatan
• Sources Sumber
• For More Information Untuk Informasi Lebih Lanjut

Introduction Pendahuluan

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb A plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Lembar fakta ini memberikan informasi dasar tentang tanaman atau rempah Sebuah bagian dari tanaman yang digunakan untuk rasa, aroma, atau terapi potensial properti. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. fenugreek—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Termasuk bunga, daun, kulit, buah, biji, batang, dan akar. Fenugreek-nama umum, menggunakan, potensi efek samping, dan sumber daya untuk informasi lebih lanjut. The first recorded use of fenugreek is described on an ancient Egyptian papyrus dated to 1500 BC Fenugreek seed is commonly used in cooking. Tercatat pertama penggunaan fenugreek digambarkan pada papirus Mesir kuno tanggal ke 1500 SM Fenugreek benih biasanya digunakan untuk memasak.

Common Names —fenugreek, fenugreek seed Common Nama-fenugreek, biji fenugreek

Latin Names — Trigonella foenum-graecum Nama latin – Trigonella foenum-graecum

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What Fenugreek Is Used For Apa Fenugreek Apakah Digunakan Untuk

• Historically, fenugreek was used for a variety of health conditions, including menopausal symptoms and digestive problems. Secara historis, fenugreek digunakan untuk berbagai kondisi kesehatan, termasuk gejala menopause dan masalah pencernaan. It was also used for inducing childbirth. Ini juga digunakan untuk merangsang persalinan.
• Today, it is used for diabetes and loss of appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. Hari ini, digunakan untuk diabetes dan hilangnya nafsu makan, dan untuk merangsang produksi susu pada wanita menyusui. It is also applied to the skin to treat inflammation. Hal ini juga diterapkan pada kulit untuk mengobati peradangan.

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How Fenugreek Is Used Bagaimana Fenugreek Apakah Digunakan

The dried seeds are ground and taken by mouth or used to form a paste that is applied to the skin. Biji kering digiling dan diambil oleh mulut atau digunakan untuk membentuk pasta yang dioleskan pada kulit.

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What the Science Says Apa Science Says

• A few small studies have found that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Beberapa penelitian kecil menemukan bahwa fenugreek dapat membantu menurunkan kadar gula darah pada penderita diabetes.
• There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of fenugreek for any other health condition. Tidak cukup bukti ilmiah untuk mendukung penggunaan fenugreek untuk kondisi kesehatan lainnya.

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Side Effects and Cautions Side Effects dan Peringatan

• Possible side effects of fenugreek when taken by mouth include gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Kemungkinan efek samping dari fenugreek ketika diambil oleh mulut termasuk gas, kembung, dan diare. Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to the skin. Fenugreek dapat menyebabkan iritasi bila diterapkan ke kulit.
• Given its historical use for inducing childbirth, women should use caution when taking fenugreek during pregnancy. Mengingat sejarah digunakan untuk merangsang melahirkan, perempuan harus menggunakan hati saat mengambil fenugreek selama kehamilan.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Katakan penyedia layanan kesehatan Anda tentang segala praktik komplementer dan alternatif yang Anda gunakan. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. Beri mereka gambaran lengkap dari apa yang Anda lakukan untuk mengelola kesehatan Anda. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. Hal ini akan membantu memastikan terkoordinasi dan aman perawatan.

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Sources Sumber

• Fenugreek. Fenugreek. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Obat-obatan alami Database Komprehensif situs Web. Accessed on December 28, 2006. Diakses pada 28 Desember 2006.
• Fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Leguminosae ). Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Leguminosae). Natural Standard Database Web site. Alam Standar Database situs Web. Accessed on December 28, 2006. Diakses pada 28 Desember 2006.
• Fenugreek seed. Fenugreek seed. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs . Dalam: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:130–133. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:130-133.

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Fenugreek

Keywords: fenugreek seed, blood sugar, diabetes

© Steven Foster

On this page:

• Introduction
• What Fenugreek Is Used For
• How Fenugreek Is Used
• What the Science Says
• Side Effects and Cautions
• Sources
• For More Information

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. fenugreek—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The first recorded use of fenugreek is described on an ancient Egyptian papyrus dated to 1500 B.C. Fenugreek seed is commonly used in cooking.

Common Names—fenugreek, fenugreek seed

Latin Names—Trigonella foenum-graecum

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What Fenugreek Is Used For

• Historically, fenugreek was used for a variety of health conditions, including menopausal symptoms and digestive problems. It was also used for inducing childbirth.
• Today, it is used for diabetes and loss of appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. It is also applied to the skin to treat inflammation.

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How Fenugreek Is Used

The dried seeds are ground and taken by mouth or used to form a paste that is applied to the skin.

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What the Science Says

• A few small studies have found that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
• There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of fenugreek for any other health condition.

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Side Effects and Cautions

• Possible side effects of fenugreek when taken by mouth include gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to the skin.
• Given its historical use for inducing childbirth, women should use caution when taking fenugreek during pregnancy.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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Sources

• Fenugreek. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed on December 28, 2006.
• Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Leguminosae). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed on December 28, 2006.
• Fenugreek seed. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:130–133.

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For More Information

• Using Dietary Supplements Wisely

NCCAM Clearinghouse

The NCCAM Clearinghouse provides information on CAM and NCCAM, including publications and searches of Federal databases of scientific and medical literature. The Clearinghouse does not provide medical advice, treatment recommendations, or referrals to practitioners.

Toll-free in the U.S.: 1-888-644-6226
TTY (for deaf and hard-of-hearing callers): 1-866-464-3615
Web site: nccam.nih.gov
E-mail: info@nccam.nih.gov

Contact NCCAM

CAM on PubMed®

Web site: nccam.nih.gov/camonpubmed/

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Web site: ods.od.nih.gov

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This publication is not copyrighted and is in the public domain. Duplication is encouraged.

NCCAM Publication No. D364
Created March 2007
Updated April 2008