” Sekiranya umatku tahu akan kelebihan halba nescaya mereka sanggup tukarkannya dengan sebanyak timbangan emas”(books of sufi healing)
Rasullullah s.a.w juga bersabda yang bermaksud “Gunakanlah halba sebagai ubat” (qamus Al-Tibb)
Dalam Bartram’s encyclopedia of herbal medicine:
1-2 sudu teh halba (tumbuk bagi pecah) dengan 1 cawan air dan rebus di atas api yang kecil selama 15 minit. minum air dengan halba.
Cubalah amal mengambilnya selama 3 bulan. InsyaAllah akan ada rasa kelainan pada tubuh badan….
Wanita arab suka mengambil halba ni untuk cantikkan buah dada. Bagi ibu yang menyusu, halba menambahkan susu badan.
Baik untuk orang yang menghidap kencing manis, menurun paras gula tapi kena hati2 juga janganlah biarkan paras gula terlalu rendah, bahaya nanti(Bagi mereka yang mengambil ubat kencing manis), Ia juga merendahkan kolesterol, membantu melegakan batuk yang kronik, bengkak gusi, pembuka selera, sakit dalam perut, hernia dan banyak lagi manfaatnya.
Halba, yang mempunyai potensi anti-daibetik setaraf kulit kayu manis, adalah salah satu rempah bernilai untuk mengawal metabolisma gula dan oleh itu menghalang dan merawat kencing manis diabetes type II.
Halba mengurangkan rintangan insulin peringkat sel dan mengawal homeostasis glukosa darah. Halba telah dikaji yang hasilnya menunjukkan menurunkan paras gula darah sebanyak 46% pada pesakit kencing manis.
Mekanisma yang belaku ialah:
1- melambatkan proses penyerapan karbohidrat
2- melambatkan pengangkutan gukosa
3- melambatkan perut terasa kosong
The seeds of fenugreek contain many active biological chemicals many it a potent medicinal and nutraceutical supplement. Fenugreek seeds are bitter in taste and has a strong and quite peculiar odor, hence, used in a very small quantity as a spice. The Powdered fenugreek seed has a beautiful golden yellow color due to its coloring agent called coumadine. That is why fenugreek seeds were used for a yellow dye by ancient Indians and Egyptians.
History :
Fenugreek seed powder has been used for centuries as a spice to increase the taste of curries by the Indian and the Chinese. This Fenugreek seed powder was first introduced to the Arabs and the Europeans through Spice Trading. Medicinally it was used for the treatment of wounds, abscesses, arthritis, bronchitis, and digestive problems. Traditional Chinese herbalists used it for kidney problems and conditions affecting the male reproductive tract. Fenugreek was, and remains, a food and a spice commonly eaten in many parts of the world.
Process of Manufacturing of Fenugreek Powder :
To make fenugreek powder the fresh fenugreek seeds are collected, cleaned to remove the physical impurities, like adhered soil and dirt. Then it is dried and gounded to make into powdered form. Fenugreek powder is packed with aseptic measures for storage and transportation.
Bulk Fenugreek powder
Active Constituents and Proposed Mechanism of Action :
The steroidal saponins account for many of the beneficial effects of fenugreek, particularly the inhibition of cholesterol absorption and synthesis.
The seeds are rich in dietary fiber, which may be the main reason they can lower blood sugar levels in diabetes.
Amino acides like 4-hydroxyisoleucine helps lower elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
Fenugreek seeds yields nicotinic acid alkaloid with roasting.
Fenugreek seeds contain a high percentage of mucilage in the coatings of seed which promotes evacuation of intestinal contents. Hence, fenugreek is a mild but effective laxative.
Uses of Fenugreek seed Powder :
Internal uses :
Fenugreek is used internally to stimulate appetite.
Tea made from Fenugreek seeds is equal in value to quinine in reducing fevers. Fenugreek used with lemon juice and honey also helps reduce fevers.
Fenugreek tea has a soothing effect on the inflamed stomach and intestines. It cleans the stomach, bowls and kidneys. It helps healing peptic ulcers by providing coating of mucilaginous matter.
Fenugreek has been used fairly extensively by lactation consultants to increase milk production in nursing mothers.
The ground seeds are used also to give a maple-flavouring to confectionery and nearly all cattle like the flavour of Fenugreek in their forage.
External uses :
It has also been used as external poultice to control inflammation.
The powder of seeds are utilized to an enormous extent in the manufactures of condition powders for horses and cattle.
Funugreek is the principal ingredient in most of the quack nostrums which find so much favour among grooms and horsekeepers. It has a powerful odour of coumarin and is largely used for flavouring cattle foods and to make damaged hay palatable.
Other Uses :
Fenugreek seeds are also used in candy, baked goods, ice cream, chewing gum and soft drinks. The seeds can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute.
Fenugreek leaves are dried and used as an insect repellent in grain storage.
Dose Recommendation :
A daily intake of 6 grams of fenugreek seed powder is recommendated commonly.
The typical range of intake for diabetes or cholesterol-lowering is 5–30 grams with each meal or 15–90 grams all at once with one meal.
As a tincture, 3–4 ml of fenugreek can be taken up to TID.
KEBAIKAN SECARA UMUM
Mengawal kencing manis
Menguatkan jantung
Sangat membantu untuk mencairkan kahak
Melegakan sakit kepala/ migraine
Menyembuhkan buasir
Menyembuhkan radang kulit dan bisul
Mengawal anemia
Pencuci perut
Membuang angin
KEBAIKAN KHUSUS UNTUK WANITA
Melancarkan haid
Melegakan senggugut
Meransang rahim dan organ pembiakan
Mengawal kegemukan
Memperbanyakkan air susu bagi ibu yang menyusu
KEBAIKAN KHUSUS UNTUK LELAKI
Kurangkan ketagihan rokok dan dadah
Menambahkan tenaga batin (digunakan oleh tabib China untuk merawat mati pucuk)
KEBAIKAN KHUSUS UNTUK KANAK-KANAK
Menghilangkan kembung, sebu dan senak (membuang angin)
Baik untuk kecergasan dan kekuatan badan serta tumbesaran kanak-kanak
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