Description: Fenugreek is a strongly aromatic annual, growing to about thirty-two inches, producing trifolate leaves that look like clover, is small and yellowish-white in colour. It produces pealike flowers and sickle-shaped pods. It is widely cultivated in India, Africa, and parts of the US. The seeds are collected during the autumn.

Uses: Research has found that the seeds contain substances that stimulate the pancreas to release digestive enzymes, thereby aiding in digestion. They are also used to lower blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels. It also acts as a anti-inflammatory.