Fenugreek's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Trigonella foenumgraecum Linn.
Hindi Name :  Methi (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Fenugreek
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Category

:  Carminative
 
 

Source

Bark :  Dried
Leaves :  Fresh & Dried
Seeds :  Dried
 
 

Family

:  Leguminosae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries: - Egypt India Morocco Persia
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Fenugreek
Taste :  N/A
Size :   Seeds are about 5-7 mm. long and 2 mm. thick
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 15.0 percent
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Trigonelline Choline Pigment Semi-drying fixed oil (6%) Protein (22%) Mucilage (About 28% in the endosperm)
 
Minor
It contains some other alkaloids in small proportions
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions: - Preserve in a well-closed container Protection from light Protection from moisture