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*Kavita, Monika Dhaka and Om Prakash Sharma

ABSTRACT

Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum graecum) is an annual herb having yellowish angular seeds with multiple health benefits. Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinal plants with exceptional medicinal and nutritional profile. It is considered to be safe for human health in optimal amount. Its nutritional value and biologically active compound profile unquestionably appreciated by medical science. Fenugreek seeds contain a substantial amount of fiber, phospholipids, glycolipids, oleic acid and linoleic acid, choline, Vitamin A,B1,B2,C,nicotinic acid, niacin,minerals like copper, potassium,calcium and many other functional elements. Recent studies and researches have found multiple therapeutic applications like antidiabetic, anticarcinogenic, hypocholesterolemia ,hypoglycemia, gastric stimulant, anti-anorexia agent. Ayurveda has mentioned methi seeds as prmeh nashak (antidiabetic).The review article summarizes the ayurveda literature on methi seeds and therapeutic antidiabetic importance in recent studies.