Impact of Fenugreek on Blood Pressure

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Fenugreek scientific name is Trigonellafoenumgraceum.It is a legume and has been used as a spice throughout the world to enhance the sensory quality of foods. It is known for its medicinal qualities such as antidiabetic,anticarcinogenic,hypocholesterolemic,antioxidant,and immunological activities. The aim of this study is to find out the impact of fenugreek on blood pressure and compare blood pressure among consumers and non-consumers of fenugreek.

MATERIALS AND METHOD:60 subjects of age group between 20-50 were taken and they were divided into two groups. One group is the controlled group and the other is the treatment group. Fenugreek was given to the people with a significantly higher blood pressure and the readings were taken in a regular interval. Fenugreek is taken through oral administration and in a pre-prandial state.

RESULTS: By the conducted studies we can conclude that fenugreek causes a significant decrease in the systolic blood pressure. The other benefits of fenugreek are that it cures digestive problems such as loss of appetite, constipation and improves hair health.