Fenugreek Seed Powder – Organic

Fenugreek Seed Powder is made from dried, finely ground fenugreek seeds, known for their slightly sweet, nutty, and earthy flavor. A staple in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines, it adds depth and aroma to curries, stews, and sauces.

This versatile, shelf-stable spice also blends well into teas, breads, and spice mixes. Convenient and easy to use, fenugreek seed powder is a flavorful way to enhance a wide variety of savory and sweet recipes.

1. Archaeologists have dated the usage of fenugreek back to 4000 BC, after the spice was excavated in Tell Halal, Iraq. 
2. The Egyptians used the seeds to make incense for embalming rituals of their dead.
3. While well-known for its medicinal uses, it has also been an important part of many cultures for its culinary application.
4. In India, it is used for making different types of curries, and when the seeds are roasted, it is used as a coffee substitute.

Fenugreek comes from the plant’s Latin name Trigonella which means “Greek hay.”

The name is symbolic of the Greeks as they traditionally added fenugreek to low-quality hay for their livestock. Fenugreek is the fruit portion of a herbaceous plant native to Europe and India. The plant itself, during the summer months, produces tiny yellow or white flowers, and once they have bloomed, long thin pods containing brown-colored seeds appear. The seeds are usually collected in the fall. The seeds are a nourishing source of protein and 50% fiber, and 25% mucilage, contributing to their soothing qualities.

Much of the nourishing qualities in fenugreek seeds are found in the saponins and specific fiber types. The fiber is very rich in properties, giving it a gummy texture. This gelatinous fiber is traditionally used to soothe irritated tissue throughout the body. While these foods are a nourishing source of minerals and B vitamins, it also packs a phytonutrient punch. Some phytonutrients include trigonelline, yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin, and diosgenin. These and the many other phytonutrients have given this herb an excellent reputation with herbalists worldwide for supporting a woman’s ability to help produce mother’s milk. Research supports that this generally happens within 72 hours of consumption.

Fenugreek is known in herbal medicine as a double-direction herb because it’s also known to support male vitality despite much of the research indicating that it has no direct primary effects on testosterone levels. One specific study mentions that a standardized version of this herb was given to 60 men between the ages of 25 and 52 at a dosage of 600 mg daily for six weeks. The study’s outcome was that this standardized version positively affected physiological aspects of vitality. It also showed positive effects on muscle strength and energy. Fenugreek appears to inhibit aromatase and 5a-reductase activity. Therefore, it was concluded that fenugreek might assist the body in maintaining normal healthy vitality levels via secondary actions and not via testosterone.

One area where fenugreek is well studied is its ability to possibly support healthy blood sugar and lipid levels. Fenugreek contains an amino acid called 4-, which, when used in its whole-food form, appears to support the body’s ability to produce insulin when blood sugar levels are high. One study concluded that when using the whole food version where the natural fiber and saponin levels were present, it showed positive effects on supporting healthy blood sugar levels after only eight days of use. Another study showed that a daily dose given to rats (100 or 500 mg/kg) lowered LDL, VLDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol and increased HDLs. Both of these studies concluded that fenugreek as a whole food might support the body’s ability to maintain healthy lipid and blood sugar levels.

Some possible traditional uses of Raw Organic Fenugreek Seed Powder may include:

1. May support healthy blood sugar levels
2. May support healthy lipid levels
3. May support healthy kidney function
4. May support the relief of irritated tissue
5. May support the production of mother’s milk
6. May support male vitality

Some research suggests that Fenugreek may contain the following constituents:

1. Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
2. Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Vitamin A (RAE), Vitamin A (IU)
3. Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine, Glycine
4. Alkaloids: Trigonelline
5. Polyphenols: Gallic Acid, Phytic Acid
6. Steroid saponins: Furostanol, Trigonella
7. Volatile
8. Sapogenins: Yamogenin, Gitogenin, Tigogenin, Neotigogens
9. Other: Phosphates, Lecithin, Nucleo-albumin

Suggested Use: Mix one tablespoon in your favorite juice or smoothie.

Other Preparations:

Tincture: This method can take 15 to 30 days. You will need three items (a mason jar with a cover, the herb/herbs of your choice, and liquid for extracting). The extracting liquid can be alcohol, alcohol/ water combo, vinegar, or vegetable glycerin. Take the product and fill the jar ¾ full, add the liquid of your choice to the very top leaving as little space as possible, and close the jar. Then shake the jar, so everything is well mixed. Give the jar a good shake several times a day. After 15 to 30 days, strain and bottle in glass tincture jars. The length of time you soak the herbs will depend on what you use as an extracting liquid.

Mixing Suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combined with our organic cinnamon and cayenne powders.

Other Names: Alholva, Bird’s Foot, Bockshornklee, Bockshorn same, Chandrika, Egypt Fenugreek, Fenogreco, Foenugraeci Semen, Foenugreek, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Greek Hay Seed, Hu Lu Ba, Medhika, Methi, Methika, Sénégrain, Sénégré, Trigonella, Trigonella Foenum, Trigonella -, Trigonella, goats horn.

Parts Used: Fenugreek Seed.

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum.

Ingredients: Raw Fenugreek Seed Powder.

Origin: Grown and milled in India and packaged with care in Florida, USA.

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.