Fenugreek (Biji Halba)
Latin Names- Trigonella foenum-graecum
The brownish-yellow seeds of rhombic shape (about 3 mm) are rich in vitamin E and has a strong, quite peculiar ordour reminiscent of maple. In the past, fenugreek was used for a variety of health conditions, including menopausal symptoms and digestive problems. Today, it is used for diabetes and loss of appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. The dried seeds are ground and taken by mouth or used to form a paste that is applied to the skin to treat inflammation.