Greek hay , (Trigonella foenum - graecum ) belongs to the family Leguminosae and is cultivated mainly in the Mediterranean , India, Egypt and Morocco.

It is an annual plant that can reach 6 inches tall and makes flowers forming pods containing twenty seeds, the name derives from the greek fenugreek leaves three corners and foenum - graecum which is right for hay greek .

The greek hay is one of the oldest medicinal plants, which dates back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who used it as a medicinal and culinary herb .

Greek hay components ( what it contains ): carbohydrates,Vitamins A, B , C, iron, volatile oils, betaine, football, alkaloid choline

diosgenin ( estrogen-like ), lecithin, mucilage, phosphates, protein, alkaloid trigonelline, trimethylamine

Hay what is Greek (Property):

anti- inflammatory

antiseptic

aphrodisiac (it is considered useful to arouse or increase sexual desire )

emollient

expectorant

febrifuge

galactogogue

mucilaginous , that is characterized by a gelatinous and chewy texture

nutritive

restructuring

soothing

stimulant

tonic

hypoglycemic

helps to reduce cholesterol levels

antioxidant

sore throat

abscesses

fistulas

neuralgia

sciatica

skin irritations

sores

swollen glands

tumors

pulling out ulcers and swellings

wounds

Greek hay decoction

The proportions for the preparation of the decoction of hay greek can vary from one to three tablespoons in a liter of water, but usually it is recommended to drink the decoction just wake up and between meals if you want to enhance the cleansing effect .

Ingredients for the decoction of hay greek :

12.5 g of seeds hay greek

25 cl of water

Preparation: Boil the seeds in water for 15 minutes, then strain and drink the decoction . The decoction , in the form of poultice and applied externally , it can also be a great help in case of hemorrhoids.

Greek hay benefits

The benefits derived from the greek hay are many and interesting . For example, the seed extract greek hay have a valid and effective digestive aid , often used as an agent to increase the production of breast milk in nursing mothers and also for the treatment of hormone imbalance in women (eg menopause) .

Other advantages include the ability to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, maintain normal blood sugar levels in diabetics.

The effects on the digestive system from the greek hay are just as interesting and include the treatment of indigestion, dyspepsia , stomach ulcers , diarrhea, and gastrointestinal spasms . It is also useful in treating skin irritations such as eczema , boils , ulcers and cellulitis.

Greek hay for weight loss

Because the seeds hay greek contain high amounts of soluble fiber, are also used for weight loss .

Soluble fiber , in fact , it expands in the digestive tract , giving the feeling of fullness and all that helps control appetite and sense of fullness leading to eat less and consequently lose weight .

This also helps to eliminate bloating and detoxify the body of toxins , in addition to the fact that as written it helps to improve the digestive process.

Greek hay intake and dosage

The recommended daily amount is usually 70-100 drops of liquid extract 2 times a day before meals for at least 30 days or 2-4 capsules per day half an hour before meals . The dosage is always recommended after a medical consultation and advice that can guarantee the actual state of health of the subject.