[Sca-cooks] Fenugreek

[Susan Lord Williams]

I do not know where I got from or why it is here but I have herb/spice jar labeled Fenugreek and there is fenugreek in it.

David Friedman wrote: 
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>  According to al-Warraq, Fenugreek "is hot and causes bloating and 
> headaches."
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> Be warned.
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> The only recipe he gives using it is a medicinal recommended for asthma, 
> Labored breathing, and coughs.
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> According to the notes, Ibn al-Baytar says that "The fresh herb ... used 
> to cure back complaints, kidney ailments, and pain caused by a cold 
> womb. It is also believed to increase blood.”

That is up my tree, I have acute back ailments and have been operated on 5 times and a kidney with a stent as the opening was too small. So tell me all! - Do we have a doctor in the group who can comment not only on this but asthma related problems?


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