Benefits of Fenugreek Oil

by Kevin | 29 Sep 2019

Most people in Asian countries especially India & Malaysia have heard of fenugreek seeds before (a common spice used for cooking), but not many in Malaysia know that an essential oil obtained from fenugreek also exists. The beauty of this oil? It shares many of the similar benefits as the seeds do, with a few unique benefits of its own but being much more convenient. This may allow for improved compliance, as many people tend to despise the taste of seeds when eaten raw and can allow you to add it to more meals, consume as is, or even better that is by diffusing it with an essential oil diffuser.

Boosts Testosterone Levels
Fenugreek oil aids in boosting testosterone levels and is the reason you can find extracts of it in many preparations marketed as testosterone boosters. Well, increasing testosterone levels is an ideal state of affairs for most men because it translates to enhanced sexual libido, muscle building potential and overall sense of wellbeing. Studies have confirmed that men who supplement with a fennel based product have higher testosterone levels than men who don’t.

Can Help Reduce Stomach Acidity
Fenugreek oil aids in boosting testosterone levels and is the reason you can find extracts of it in many preparations marketed as testosterone boosters. Well, increasing testosterone levels is an ideal state of affairs for most men because it translates to enhanced sexual libido, muscle building potential and overall sense of wellbeing. Studies have confirmed that men who supplement with a fennel based product have higher testosterone levels than men who don’t.

Can Help with Weight Loss
In order for weight loss to occur, you need to be in a caloric deficit, but you also need to ensure that you are eating the right foods to allow calories to be shed. In particular is the control of carbohydrates, which cause insulin to be secreted as long as they are in the blood, and prevent fat from being burned in turn. Also, fenugreek helps improve insulin function, so as it enters blood it more efficiently removes sugar and then goes about its jolly way. It is essential for insulin levels to remain low to allow fat to be recruited as fuel. This is why various low carb diets result in superior weight loss, when compared to diets higher in carbohydrates. You should combine fenugreek oil with fenugreek seeds for their added fiber content, and a nice boost to appetite suppression and satiety.

Help Prevent Chronic Neurodegenerative Disorders
Fenugreek Essential Oil is an amazing way to preserve brain function, especially by helping to prevent the accelerated deterioration and development of irreversible brain diseases. The two most common ones being Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Though there is no cure, the development of these diseases is associated with a higher than normal load of inflammatory processes, which are known to adversely affect neurotransmitter levels in the brain and causing accumulation of specific proteins that hasten the process, and general free radical damage. Only a few drops of fenugreek oil daily can help to reduce the impact of inflammation on your body and when used sensibly with good diet and sound habits, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing the disease.

Fenugreek Essential Oil Helps Treat Menstrual Pain
Fenugreek oil is said to be effective in reducing pain and cramping that occurs during the menstrual cycle and appears to do so without the occurrence of adverse effects. This is important since most common medications available to treat the disease occur with increased frequency of side effects, such as worsened bleeding from thinning of the blood. Interestingly, fenugreek itself thins the blood, but not significantly enough to adversely affect bleeding.

Fenugreek Oil Helps Maintain Skin Health
While fenugreek seeds are amazing moisturizers because of its unique fiber called mucilage, fenugreek essential oil also moisturizes and forms a barrier to prevent moisture loss. Fenugreek essential oil also reduces the effect of UV damage on the skin, acting as a sort of natural sun repellent in the process. Both of these properties make it useful as a moisturizing aide to maintain your skin health.

Fenugreek Is A Galactagogue
A galactagogue is a substance that aid in the production of breast milk and is particularly helpful for new mothers who might have a hard time producing milk. Mainly engorged ducts are one of the main causes of poor milk production but fenugreek oil can help with that. Just a few drops taken daily during lactation is useful for stimulating milk production.

Fenugreek Oil Is Used for Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is an alternative form of medical therapy that is growing in popularity in Malaysia thanks to its wide variety of applications. It basically involves using the different types of aromatic nature of various essential oils to elicit their medicinal effects. Fenugreek oil is placed into a diffuser and then allowed to vaporize. Among its various uses are:
- Blood pressure reduction
- Promotes restful sleep
- Induces sweating to help in fever reduction and for removal of toxins

Fenugreek Oil Promotes Respiratory Health
While fenugreek by itself possesses anti-inflammatory effects that are useful in reducing conditions such as bronchitis and managing asthma, the essential oil is much more suited for this purpose. Fenugreek essential oil can be conveniently inhaled to relieve normal to severe coughing, help to act as an expectorant, and act as a decongestant.

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