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Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds for Hair


Fenugreek seeds have certain minerals and vitamins that help treat dandruff. Dandruff is caused by a dry, flaky scalp and fenugreek seeds have moisturizing and anti-fungal properties. Usage will help moisturize the scalp and fight off any future fungal infections that cause dandruff. You can make a hair pack that will help treat your flaky scalp. Crush the fenugreek seeds and soak the seeds overnight in hot water. Strain the mixture, and use the water to rinse your hair in the morning then shampoo your hair with a mild shampoo.

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A DIY hair mask using fenugreek seeds helps your hair look shiny and glossy. 

How you make the hair mask.
Soak a handful of fenugreek seeds in some warm water overnight.
Grind the seeds into a paste and apply to your roots and hair and keep it on for 30 minutes

Fenugreek seeds help prevent greying of hair. The seeds have certain properties that help the hair maintain its color, and stop premature greying.
 
Fenugreek seeds contain a hormone that helps prevents hair loss. They contain proteins and nicotinic acid that strengthen your hair. A mixture of coconut oil with some fenugreek seeds infused over a period of one month helps strengthen your hair follicle thereby preventing hair fall.

How you can make the methi infused oil:

1.Take a handful of fenugreek seeds
2.A bowl full of coconut oil
3.A glass jar
4.Add the seeds to the coconut oil and store the jar away from sunlight for approximately 4 weeks. Strain the mixture and use this oil for weekly head massages.
  

Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds for Skin


The water that you soak fenugreek seeds in, can be used as a great face toner. Just soak some seeds overnight and discard them with a sieve in the morning. Store the remaining water in a spray bottle. Use it as a face toner and get a refreshing look.

If you want to reduce blemishes and dark circles, fenugreek seeds are worth a try. Fenugreek contains vitamin K and vitamin C that help to reduce undereye darkening. Soak two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight and grind with plain milk the next morning. Wash your face with a face wash and apply this paste on your face. Let it dry. Rinse with lukewarm water and do this twice a week.

Use fenugreek seeds to exfoliate your skin instead. Grind the soaked fenugreek seeds into a scrub-like paste and apply it to your face and body. It will remove all the dead skin cells and the excess oil from the pores.

Helps with anti-aging. A mixture of fenugreek seeds and yogurt helps keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay. Soak some fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Take a tablespoon of yogurt and grind the seeds to make a paste. Apply this for about 15-20 minutes once or twice a week.

It moisturizes skin and wards off any fungal infections that cause acne and other skin woes. Fenugreek has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. A face mask using fenugreek seeds and water applied to the face for 30 minutes has moisturizing properties that help keep dry and flaky skin at bay. A fenugreek mask keeps acne-causing bacteria away. Add a handful of fenugreek seeds to boiling water and simmer it for about 15 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool and store it in the refrigerator. Use this as a toner daily.  

Health Benefits 


Fenugreek helps lower cholesterol especially the bad LDL levels in the body. It has flavonoids that lower lipid levels in patients suffering from high cholesterol.

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of fenugreek seeds help reduce joint pain for patients suffering from Arthritis.

It helps people with digestive issues and stomach ulcers. It works as a natural lubricant for your stomach and soothes the intestines and the gastric tract.
 
Fenugreek also aids in weight loss. The seeds prevent the accumulation of fat in the body and improve your metabolism. Soak a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a glass of warm water. Drink this water on an empty stomach in the morning to boost weight loss. It keeps you feeling full for longer too.  
 
Improves the health of your kidneys and your liver. The flavonoids improve the functioning of your kidneys and prevent the deterioration of cells. Fenugreek seeds are also capable of reversing any damage alcohol causes to your liver.
 
The consumption of fenugreek powder during periods helps to alleviate menstrual cramps and other symptoms associated with menstruation like headaches and nausea.
 
Fenugreek is very helpful in increasing the production of breast milk in lactating women. The phytoestrogen contained in the herb increases the supply of breast milk in mothers and also helps children gain weight.                                         
 
The oil extracted from the fenugreek seeds helps fight cancer.
Helps control blood sugar and decreases insulin resistance in Diabetic patients. 

Fenugreek seeds are known to have positive effects on cardiovascular health. 

Fenugreek seeds help improve the functioning of the human brain. They also help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. 

Fenugreek seeds help increase appetite and help people with eating disorders. 

Fenugreek seeds help cure a chronic cough.

The seeds are also great to treat chapped lips.
     

Side Effects Of Fenugreek Seeds 


Fenugreek seeds can give you an upset stomach. Starting from indigestion, bloating, heartburn to gastric problems, over intake of fenugreek, can have an adverse effect on your stomach.

Fenugreek seeds, if taken in large quantities, can alter the hormonal level of the body causing internal bleeding.

One of the most common side effects is that it changes the body and urine odor. 

Fenugreek is one herb that doesn't suit everyone. If you're allergic to it then it can cause skin rashes, hives, irritation, and itching. 
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