Fenugreek Seeds: Health and Beauty Benefits

Hair   By Wed, Apr 19, 2017
Methi(Fenugreek) seeds benefits

Methi Dana or fenugreek seeds are a staple in Indian kitchens. Apart from adding flavour to daily dishes, these seeds also have a host of health and beauty benefits. Right from helping prevent colon cancer, countering acid reflux or heartburn to promoting hair growth and fighting dandruff, methi seeds do it all. Here are all the benefits of methi seeds.

1. Combat hair fall
2. Prevent premature greying
3. Add shine to your hair
4. Say goodbye to dandruff
5. Regulate oily scalp
6. To promote hair growth
7. Get radiant skin
8. Aids digestion
9. Lower your cholesterol and blood sugar levels
10. Up your weight loss game
11. Say no to menstrual cramps
12. Beat bad breath
13. Reduces labour pain

Combat hair fall

Methi seeds to combat hair fall

Fenugreek seeds contain compounds that can help strengthen hair roots and reconstruct the follicles. Hence, whether included in the diet or applied topically, these seeds can be tremendously useful. Methi seeds are rich in proteins and other essential nutrients that help promote thick and healthy hair.

Let's get started

1. Combine two tablespoons of soaked methi seeds with a handful of fresh curry leaves and grind into a fine paste. Add water, if need.

2. Apply this paste onto your scalp covering the roots and also ends.

3. Leave for a few minutes and then wash with a mild shampoo.

Washing your hair regularly with methi seeds infused water can also help reduce hair fall.

Prevent premature greying

Methi seeds can help prevent premature greying of hair

Being high in potassium, methi seeds can help prevent premature greying of hair. in addition to including these seeds in your daily diet, apply methi seeds mask to the hair to retain its natural colour for longer.

Add shine to your hair

Methi Seeds to add shine to hair

What better and easier way than using methi seeds, to help restore and add instant shine to dry, dull and damaged hair. These seeds, also known for their lustre rendering property, act as a natural conditioner and provide the scalp with essential nutrients. While you can instantly add shine to your hair using methi seeds infused hair oil, there are some other ways too.

Let's get started

1. Add half-a-tablespoon of methi seeds to one-fourth cup of a hair oil of your choice, be it coconut, olive or almond.

2. Gently massage your hair with this oil for a few minutes and then let it soak for at least one hour.

3. Wash with your regular shampoo and finish with a mild conditioner.

Say goodbye to dandruff

Methi seeds to fight dandruff

Grandmas swear by methi seeds when it comes to fighting dandruff without causing further damage to the hair. These seeds are nothing less than a blessing when it comes to treating this common problem from the root cause.

Let's get started

1. Soak a cup or two of these seeds overnight.

2. In the morning, grind them so as make a smooth paste.

3. Next, add one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and two tablespoons of unflavoured and unpasteurised yoghurt.

4. After mixing all these ingredients thoroughly, use as a hair mask.

5. Wash off after 30 minutes and free your hair of dandruff!

Regulate oily scalp

Methi Seeds help to get rid of extra oils

Methi seeds can help get the scalp rid of extra oils without disturbing the natural moisture.

Let's get started:

1. Take two to three tablespoons of dried methi seeds powder and add one to two tablespoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to make a paste.

2. Massage this all over the scalp and wash after 12 minutes. Your hair will be soft and silky without being too oily.

To promote hair growth

Methi Seeds encourage hair growth

Methi seeds can help encourage hair growth too. Fenugreek seeds contain nicotinic acid and lecithin to help rebuild hair follicles. If you think your hair grows too slow, then you can try a combination of methi seeds with onion juice to make hair grow rapidly.

Let's get started:

1. Soak one-fourth cup of methi seeds in water overnight.

2. Grate one raw onion and squeeze the juice.

3. Grind the methi seeds into a paste and add the onion juice to it.

4. Apply on the scalp and wash off after half an hour. Repeat daily for best results.

Get radiant skin

Methi Seeds lighten skin tone


Health benefits of methi seeds:

Aids digestion

Methi Seeds help enhance bowel movements

Daily consumption of fenugreek seeds can help enhance bowel movements and is known to be a viable cure against digestive problems and heartburns. As fenugreek is rich in fibre and antioxidants, it helps flush out harmful toxins from the body, thereby aiding digestion. Drink water in which the seeds have been soaked can also help a great deal to manage digestive problems.

Lower your cholesterol and blood sugar levels

Methi Seeds help reduce bad cholesterol

Studies that regularly chewing on a handful of soaked fenugreek seeds can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and high triglycerides levels, thus cutting down the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The galactomannan in them also helps prevent atherosclerosis and other heart-related problems. Additionally, these seeds contain an essential amino acid, 4-hydroxy isoleucine, which in turn helps promote insulin discharge in the pancreas, enhances the body’s insulin and glucose production.

Up your weight loss game

Methi Seeds helps reduce weight

Fenugreek seeds contain natural fibres, which help you stay full for a longer time, consequently smothering appetite and supporting weight reduction objectives. Chew on a handful of methi seeds at least twice or thrice daily to satiate your hunger pangs. You could also instead, drink two glasses of methi water on an empty stomach in the mornings. You can prepare this health tonic simply by soaking one tablespoon of the seeds in two glasses of water overnight. Additionally, this water also helps prevent water retention in the body as well as bloating.

Say no to menstrual cramps

Methi Seeds helps alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome

Chewing on a tablespoon or two of soaked fenugreek seeds helps alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)-related issues, such as cramps and mood swings. These seeds contain compounds such as diosgenin and isoflavones, which replicate the benefits of estrogen and provide immediate and long-lasting relief from any discomfort or pain.

Beat bad breath

Methi Seeds helps beat bad breath

Fenugreek tea works brilliantly for bad breath caused either by a common cold, sinus or influenza. Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water, strain and drink this tea once daily until you get rid of the problem.

Reduces labour pain

Methi Seeds reduces labour pain

Fenugreek seeds have been known to be supportive in stimulating labor and uterine compressions. They additionally help decrease labour pain also. However, excessive intake of fenugreek seeds during pregnancy could put you at danger of miscarriage or premature childbirth.

Inputs: Richa Ranjan and Annabelle D'Costa
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