What’s better than something with amazing medicinal properties easily available in your kitchen? Methi, also known as fenugreek seed, forms a part of mostly every Indian kitchen. Fenugreek powder belongs to the most popular form of Indian Spices, i.e., The roasted and ground form. But fenugreek stands out of the crowd because it has some unmatched medicinal properties too. Methi is taken in many forms, blessing you with plenty of vitamins, minerals, fibers but low in calories, when taken in the leafy form. It has both antibacterial and antiviral properties which adds to it’s use as an ayurvedic medicine. It is mostly cultivated in semi arid region. It also acts as a potent for hair potion. Below are some of the properties and uses of Methi you would definitely want to know!

Benifits

1
Helps With Gastrointestinal Problems
The antioxidant properties in Kasuri methi help to improve digestion thus reducing the chances of several gastrointestinal problems. Kasuri methi contains a good amount of fiber that helps to ease constipation. Regular consumption of Kasuri methi can help prevent health problems like intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome
2
Reduces cholesterol
Kasuri methi can help in reducing the production of bad (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Moreover, it also helps in increasing the level of good (HDL) cholesterol. Kasuri methi has an incredibly strong effect on blood lipid levels, thus it helps in reducing cholesterol in people suffering from diabetes and keeps various heart problems away in non-diabetic people.

3 Helps in controlling diabetes
Kasuri Methi helps in controlling the levels of glucose metabolism in the body. Regular consumption of Kasuri methi either in curries, dals or stews can help treat type II diabetes. Due to the fiber content present, it helps in improving the functioning of insulin in diabetic people. Kasuri Methi also helps to improve carbohydrates tolerance in diabetic people, as their bodies are unable to metabolize carbohydrates easily.

4
Prevents respiratory problems
Kasuri Methi should be especially used in winter to keep respiratory problems at bay. You can crush it and sprinkle on dishes. It is known to cure allergies and congestion in the respiratory tract. It maintains the mucus level in the body, thus helps in reducing the risk of chronic respiratory diseases. Kasuri Methi also acts as a throat cleanser and eases the urge to cough.

5
Prevents skin diseases.
The antioxidants present in kasuri methi helps to eliminate the toxins present in the body which ultimately keeps our skin healthy and free from diseases like eczema. Kasuri methi helps to prevent skin problems like acne, sunburn, and pimples. It also helps to remove dead cells from the skin and replaces them with a new one to keep skin healthy.