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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an annual forage legume and a traditional spice and aromatic crop that has been grown for centuries across the Indian subcontinent. In addition to South Asia, the crop is also grown in some parts of North Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean Europe, China, South East (SE) Asia, Australia, the USA, Argentina and Canada.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a leguminous herb which belongs to the family Fabaceae. The plant seeds are used in Asia, Africa, and Mediterranean countries as one of the ingredients in daily diets and in some domains such as medicine, nutrition, beverages, fragrances, cosmetics, or industrial purposes. The pharmacological effects of fenugreek are antimicrobial, anticholesterolemic, carminative, febrifuge, laxative, restorative, uterine tonic, expectoral, galactogogue, anticarcinogenic, antiinflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, hypotensive, etc.
Specifications
Botanical Name: | Trigonella foenum |
Common name: | Methi, Fenugreek, Greek-clover, Greek hay |
Plant family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Trigonella |
Appearance/Color: | Yellowish color with a hint of brown |
Odor: | It has a powerful aroma which is fragrant but with tones of bitter. |
Blends With: | Cinnamon |
Origin: | India |
Source: | Seeds |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distillation |
Technical Analysis
Key Constituents | Strength (%) |
Neryl acetate | 17.3 |
Camphor | 16.3 |
b-pinene | 15.1 |
b-caryophyllene | 14.6 |
2,5-dimethylpyrazine | 6.1 |
Geranial | 4.8 |
6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one | 4.5 |
3-octen-2-one | 4.3 |
a-selinene | 4 |
a-terpineol | 2.8 |
a-campholenal | 2.6 |
a-pinene | 2.6 |
g-terpinene | 2.1 |