z Beauty Herb – Fenugreek Seed 4 oz
Fenugreek seeds contain many chemical constituents, including:Â
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AlkaloidsFenugreek contains about 35% alkaloids, mainly trigonelline. Other bioactive compounds include isoorientin, orientin, vitexin, and isovitexin.
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FlavonoidsFenugreek seeds contain more than 10 mg of flavonoid per gram of seed, including rutin, quercetin, and vitexin.
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SaponinsFenugreek seeds contain saponins, including steroidal saponins.
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Phenolic acidsFenugreek is rich in many anti-inflammatory compounds, such as phenolic acids.
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OilsFenugreek seeds contain a minor amount of volatile and fixed oils. The oils are rich in linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and oleic acid.
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Other constituentsFenugreek seeds contain carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Fenugreek has many uses in traditional medicine. Fenugreek powder can be used as a homemade facial scrub to remove dead cells, diminish dark spots and blackheads, and moisturize the skin. Fenugreek is rich in vitamin B3, which makes it a natural anti-aging remedy.
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