Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome

Fenugreek has a long tradition of use as a medicine and also has been commonly used as food in many countries. This plant is well known, especially in Asia. In Europe, fenugreek seeds are regarded as a traditional herbal medicine consumed in case of loss of appetite and in confirmed skin inflammatio...

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Main Authors: Kania-Dobrowolska Małgorzata, Baraniak Justyna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education 2020-09-01
Series:Herba Polonica
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2020-0012
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author Kania-Dobrowolska Małgorzata
Baraniak Justyna
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description Fenugreek has a long tradition of use as a medicine and also has been commonly used as food in many countries. This plant is well known, especially in Asia. In Europe, fenugreek seeds are regarded as a traditional herbal medicine consumed in case of loss of appetite and in confirmed skin inflammations. Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds contain wide spectrum of different biologically active constituents which affect the properties of preparations produced from this plant. Numerous preclinical studies confirm the use of fenu-greek as a hypolipidemic and lowering blood glucose level drug. Unfortunately, there are not many clinical studies on fenugreek seeds in this area. Published studies often significantly differ in the amount and type of fenugreek seed preparation used. However, results of available scientific research are promising and suggest the possibility of using fenugreek seeds in metabolic syndrome therapy. Undoubtedly, further research is required to confirm such properties of Trigonella foenum-graecum.
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spelling doaj.art-45803580e11a42b0a970cc4c2cf77fb72023-09-02T12:55:41ZengPolish Ministry of Science and Higher EducationHerba Polonica2449-83432020-09-01663485510.2478/hepo-2020-0012Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndromeKania-Dobrowolska Małgorzata0Baraniak Justyna1Department of Pharmacology and Phytochemistry, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Kolejowa 2, 62-630Plewiska, PolandDepartment of Pharmacology and Phytochemistry, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants, Kolejowa 2, 62-630Plewiska, PolandFenugreek has a long tradition of use as a medicine and also has been commonly used as food in many countries. This plant is well known, especially in Asia. In Europe, fenugreek seeds are regarded as a traditional herbal medicine consumed in case of loss of appetite and in confirmed skin inflammations. Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds contain wide spectrum of different biologically active constituents which affect the properties of preparations produced from this plant. Numerous preclinical studies confirm the use of fenu-greek as a hypolipidemic and lowering blood glucose level drug. Unfortunately, there are not many clinical studies on fenugreek seeds in this area. Published studies often significantly differ in the amount and type of fenugreek seed preparation used. However, results of available scientific research are promising and suggest the possibility of using fenugreek seeds in metabolic syndrome therapy. Undoubtedly, further research is required to confirm such properties of Trigonella foenum-graecum.https://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2020-0012fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum l.)metabolic syndromefenugreek seeds
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Baraniak Justyna
Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
Herba Polonica
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metabolic syndrome
fenugreek seeds
title Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
title_full Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
title_fullStr Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
title_full_unstemmed Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
title_short Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
title_sort trigonella foenum graecum seeds in treatment of metabolic syndrome
topic fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum l.)
metabolic syndrome
fenugreek seeds
url https://doi.org/10.2478/hepo-2020-0012
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