Fenugreek 

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In this day and age, it seems as though herbal supplements are everywhere. They all 
promise natural health benefits and it can be hard to decipher what ones are important. 
One herb that has been gaining popularity for its proven health benefits is fenugreek. 

What it is

Fenugreek is a type of plant that can be used for both cooking and medicinal purposes. 
In cooking, the leaves are most commonly used; the seeds are ground and used as a 
health supplement. 

Milk Production

One of the main groups that will benefit from taking fenugreek regularly is women. This 
is true because this herb is labeled as a galactagogue. This means that it will help 
stimulate milk production in lactating women. It can be used as an aide to help bring on 
lactation or as something to encourage a larger milk supply.

Menopausal Aide

Fenugreek is also beneficial in treating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in 
women. A compound that is found in fenugreek acts similar to how estrogen normally 
does in the body. Instead of experiencing the effects of this hormone dropping during 
menopause, women are able to have diminished symptoms that are much more 
tolerable. 

Treatment of Eating Disorders

Women are the largest population of having reported eating disorders, and research 
suggests that fenugreek can play a role in the treatment of these diseases. While the 
herb does not prevent issues from anorexia nervosa from occurring, it does help 
patients by increasing their appetite and motivation to eat.

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