What is Fenugreek?
Category: Nutrition/Diets
Fenugreek leaves are used as an herb and the seed as a spice. It is frequently used in curry. As dietary supplement it is used for the control of hypercholesterolemia and diabetes by practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. It may help increase milk production in lactating women.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual dysfunction | 2 | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | 0 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | 0 | |
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 1 | 0 | |
| Low testosterone | 1 | 1 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Fenugreek
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Increased sex drive (libido) | 1 |
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