Fenugreek Oil
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fenugreek oil botanical name : trigonella foenum common name : greek hay and fenigreek cas # : 84625-40-1 plant parts used : seeds extraction method : steam distillation color & odor : brownish yellow thick viscous liquid with bitter pungent flavor description : fenugreek is an ancient spice, although currently not influenced much in the west. it has been grown as a medicinal plant in india and europe during the middle ages. constituents & specifications : it contains iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine, amino acid, fatty acid, saponins, vitamins. it also contains saponaretin, gitogenin, diosgenin and neogitogenin. specific gravity : 0.97900 - 0.98400 @ 25°c refractive index : 1.48900 - 1.49300 @ 20°c properties : it is aphrodisiac , carminative, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, dibetic and stomachic benefits & uses : fenugreek is used to treat diabetes in adults (late-onset diabetes), poor digestion, gastric inflammation, digestive disorders and tuberculosis it is used to promote lactation and as an aphrodisiac. it is also an excellent source of selenium, an anti-radiant which helps the body utilize oxygen and is also a natural source of iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine. the maple aroma and flavor of fenugreek has led to its use in many baked goods, chutneys, confections and imitation maple syrup.