Fenugreek is a plant that has been used since ancient times to treat many types of problems related to digestion and the chemical balance of the blood. Although fenugreek's effectiveness has never been proven in traditional medicine, many health problems have been treated with this plant for centuries and centuries. Fenugreek is said to reduce sugar, cholesterol, and fat (triglyceride) levels in the blood. Fenugreek has been used over time for stomach problems, loss of appetite, constipation, acidity or heartburn, atherosclerosis, gout, erectile dysfunction and more. With such a large list of potential benefits, it might be worth adding this tea to your diet. For starters, learn this simple recipe!
Ingrediants
- 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds for each cup of tea
- 1 cup of water for each teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
- Loose tea leaves and / or herbs (optional)
Steps
Step 1. Gently grind the fenugreek seeds
Use a pestle or place the seeds on a cutting board and try to grind them with the handle of a large kitchen knife.
Step 2. Boil the water in a kettle or saucepan
Pour the desired amount of boiling water into a teapot, carafe, or other container.
Step 3. Add fenugreek seeds
If you want, you can also add other herbs and / or tea leaves.
Step 4. Let the seeds steep for at least three minutes
Step 5. Pour through a regular tea strainer into a cup
Step 6. Sweeten everything with tea, sugar or stevia
Step 7. Drink hot or cold
Advice
- Grinding the seeds ensures that they release their essential oils.
- Fenugreek tastes and smells like maple syrup and has always been used to cover up unpleasant flavors.
Warnings
- Fenugreek can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. This means you may be coughing, panting, nasal congestion, and swelling on your face.
- Taking too much fenugreek is not recommended for those who are pregnant. It could cause early contractions.
