The process by which a noxious stimulus results in the conscious perception of pain is called nociception. This process has four elements: 1  Transduction: nociceptors detect potentially damaging (i.e. noxious) stimuli and convert them to electrical pain signals.
Fenugreek (/ËfÉnjÊÉ¡riËk/ ; Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop, and its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian subcontinent.uboid-shaped, yellow-to amber-colored fenugreek seeds are frequently encountered in the cuisines of the Indian Subcontinent, used both whole and powdered in the preparation of pickles, vegetable dishes, daal s, and spice mixes such as panch phoron and sambar powder.
There has been no clinical data reported to support the use of fenugreek as an anti-inflammatory, as an antitumor agent, or for its antioxidant effects. What is the recommended dosage? Studies investigating the use of fenugreek in diabetes and cholesterol lowering have used 5 g/day of seeds or 1 g of a hydroalcoholic extract. How safe is it? Contraindications. Contraindications have not yet been identified. Pregnancy/nursing. Avoid use in pregnancy as fenugreek has documented uterine stimulant effects.