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The current study investigates the potential of Trigonella foenum greacum L. as a new alternative in terms of natural bioactive components. Fenugreek is abundant in nature and spread over a wide geographical area. It has been a vital part of our Indian Knowledge System for therapeutic treatment. Traditional use often supported by modern studies demonstrates its curative potential in areas like reducing inflammation, glycaemic control, improving cardiovascular markers, lactation, lipid?lowering effects, antioxidant, anti?obesity, anticancer benefits. Various studies have established its medicinal properties like a carminative, gastric stimulant, antidiabetic, galactogogue, hypocholesterolemic, antilipidemia, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiulcer, anticarcinogenic etc. Still larger and longer clinical studies are essential before broad therapeutic endorsement.
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