Trigonella foenum-graecum L. : A REVIEW OF ITS ETHNOBOTANY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY
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Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fabaceae) is a medicinal plant. It is traditionally used in the treatment and prevention of several ailments. Pharmacological investigations showed anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anticancer, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory activities. Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of quinone, flavones, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, terpenoids, lactones, alkaloids and polypeptides. The result of several studies indicated that Trigonella foenum-graecum may be used as an effective therapeutic remedy in the prevention and treatment of various ailments.
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