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 Fenugreek is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family.

 

It presents white or yellow flowers forming pods of about eight centimeters, which contain about twenty triangular yellow-brown seeds.

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 The scientific name of the fenugreek is Trigonella foenum-graecum and is used both in the kitchen and as a natural remedy for the health of the body and for the beauty of skin and hair.

The fenugreek drug - that is the part of the plant that is the richest in active principle - is represented by the seeds, used as a spice in the kitchen or used in tonic herbal teas for the body or reduced to powder for cosmetic use.

The powder obtained from the grinding of fenugreek seeds is insoluble both in water and in oil and is used mixed with clays or other powders obtained from plants to prepare masks for skin and hair; alternatively, fenugreek powder can be used to make macerated in water or in oil that will then be added to emulsion creams, ointments or ointments.

As for the use for the skin, fenugreek is used for its antioxidant, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties: it is an excellent remedy to prevent skin aging, soothe irritations and shrink the pores of the skin.

 Irritated and inflamed skins, oily skins that have large pores and mature skins can benefit from the use of fenugreek powder in masks, creams or other cosmetic products.

Fenugreek powder is also used for the health and beauty of hair: this plant in fact seems able to stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss, as well as to strengthen hair and give volume and shine to fine hair. ruined.

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Chemical content

• Mucilage (25-45%);
• Proteins (25-30%);
• Steroid saponins (diosgenin);
• Alkaloids, among which we find the trigonellina;
• Flavonoids;
• Sterols;
• Fibers;
• Vitamins;
•    Mineral salts;
• polysaccharides;
• Essential oil (0.01%).

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HAIR:

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Methi contains a high percentage of mucilage, which makes it an excellent conditioner and moisturizer. It also contains proteins, flavonoids, lipids, vitamins, iron, mineral salts and saponins which give it washing and sebum-regulating properties. Stimulates hair growth, strengthens them and reduces hair loss. Makes hair voluminous and silky, continued use over time promotes hair growth and stops hair loss.

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SKIN:

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It has a high nourishing power for the skin, it is elasticizing and firming for the face, neck and decoltè. Excellent natural remedy to keep the skin firmer, young and beautiful. Excellent as a breast wrap to give it firmness and elasticity. It can be used as a cleanser to prevent wrinkles and promote acne healing.

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HISTORY and CURIOSITY:

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Its Latin name "Trigonella" recalls the shape of seeds, in a triangle, while the name fenugreek is because in the past it was used to feed livestock.

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