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fenugreek; birds foot; bockshornsam; chilbe; Greek hay; griechische Heusamen; trigonella foenum graecum
Indications:
- diabetes mellitus postprandial glucose control
- hyperlipidemia
- treatment of digestive problems & for a host of other ailments
- used to hide the taste of other medicine [3]
Contraindication:
- avoid use in pregnancy
- avpid use during lactation
Dosage:
- fenugreek seed
- diabetes mellitus: 1-2 g PO TID, 5 gram/day recommend, 6 grams/day maximum
- hypertriglyceridemia: 0.6-2.5 mg PO BID
Adverse effects:
- allergic reaction, asthma, diarrhea, flatulence, hypoglycemia, wheezing,
- pediatrics: unusual body odor, loss of consciousness
Drug interactions:
- minor interaction with shark cartilage
Pharmacokinetics:
- metabolism: not applicable
- excretion: not applicable
Mechanism of action:
- foenugracein & other components decrease postprandial glucose, plasma glucagon, plasma somatostatin, plasma insulin, total cholesterol, & serum triglycerides, & increase HDL cholesterol
- fiber & mucilage slow GI absorption of glucose & cholesterol
- steroidal saponins inhibit GI cholesterol absorption
General
food spice
pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
References
- Medscape: Fenugreek (Herb/Suppl)
https://reference.medscape.com/drug/birds-foot-bockshornsam-fenugreek-344582
- Wikipedia: Fenugreek
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek
- WebMD: FENUGREEK
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-733-fenugreek.aspx?activeingredientid=733&