Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Plant Part Used: Seeds
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Native to western Asia, southern Europe, and the Mediterranean region, fenugreek is an herb, belonging to the same family as soy. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and minerals like copper, potassium, iron, selenium, and zinc. Fenugreek seeds taste and smell like maple syrup and are used in cooking as well as in medicines. At present, fenugreek is used as a dietary supplement for many health conditions.
