Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) in Women’s Health: A Review of Clinical Evidence and Traditional Use
Abstract
Introduction
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a medicinal plant widely
used in culinary and medicine all over the world. The seeds are a
valuable traditional remedy in gynaecological problems. This paper aims
to review clinical evidence and traditional use of fenugreek in women’s
health, along with possible pharmacological mechanisms.
Methods
Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, as well as ethnopharmacological studies and textbooks of traditional medicines were searched to collect all relevant data.
Conclusions
Conclusively, fenugreek is a valuable medicinal plant in
women’s health, and thus future studies are recommended to further
clarify the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of this plant in this
category of diseases.