A Variety of Bioactive Compounds can be found in the Spice and Medicinal Herb Trigonella foenum-graecum plant
The annual plant fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum), which is indigenous to southern Europe and Asia, has white blossoms and hard, yellowish brown, angular seeds. It has long been valued for its nutritional content in addition to its therapeutic properties. The anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, nephroprotective and antimicrobial properties of fenugreek seeds, which are abundant in important chemicals, play a vital role in the treatment and management of disorders. Foenum-graecum Trigonella, fenugreek, Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties Health care and anti-cancer initiatives In Asia, fenugreek is a common herb used in cooking and as a traditional diabetic treatment. Acute reduction of postprandial glucose levels has been demonstrated, but the long-term impact on glycemia is still unknown. Clinical studies examining the impact of fenugreek consumption on glucose homeostasis indicators were thoroughly examined by us. The active ingredient in fenugreek, which also inhibits tumor necrosis factor, induces apoptosis and modulates the activation of several genes, including tumor suppressor genes. The identification of chemical components in this plant and its therapeutic benefits has been the subject of numerous investigations.
Authors
- Revathy S Revathy
- Nathiya R Nathiya
- Shoba K Shoba
Institutions
- Department of Biotechnology (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5530/ijpi.20250185
- Primary Topic
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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