Fenugreek Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses

Introduction

2 Fenugreek (Methika) Traditional Wisdom & Research Evidence

3 Fenugreek in Traditional Persian Medicine

4 Distribution, Biology and Bio-diversity of Fenugreek

5 Optimization of the Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Phytochemicals from Fenugreek Seeds

6 Towards the Importance of Fenugreek Proteins: structural, nutritional, biological, and functional attributes

7 Extraction and Optimization of Saponin and Phenolic Compounds of Fenugreek Seed

8 Fenugreek: Nutraceutical Properties and Therapeutic Potential

9 Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): A Unique Plant with Potential Health Benefits and Sports Nutrition

10 Applications of Fenugreek in Sports Nutrition

11 The Effects of Fenugreek on Controlling Glucose in Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview of Scientific Evidence

12 Fenugreek in Management of Primary Hyperlipidemic Conditions

13 The Effects of Fenugreek on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: What Are Potential Mechanisms?

14 Trigonella foenum groecum L: Therapeutic and Pharmacological Potential – Special Emphasis on Efficacy against Inflammation and Pain

15 Medicinal Potential of Fenugreek in Neuropathy and Neuroinflammation Associated Disorders

16 Fenugreek in Management of Neurological and Psychological Disorders

17 Fenugreek in Management of Female-specific Health Conditions

18 Potential of Fenugreek in Management of Kidney and Lung Disorders

19 Potential of Fenugreek in Management of Fibrotic Disorders

20 Fenugreek in Management of Immunological, Infectious, and Malignant Disorders

21 Fenugreek: Novel Delivery Technologies and Versatile Formulation Excipients

22 Applications of Fenugreek in Nutritional and Functional Food Preparations

23 Regulatory Status of Fenugreek and Fenugreek-based Products in USA, Australia, Canada, and India

Biography

Dilip Ghosh, PhD, FACN is an international speaker, facilitator and author and professionally associated with SOHO-Flordis International (SFI), Australia; Honorary Ambassador, Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI), University of Western Sydney. With more than 20 years of experience in both pharmaceutical and food-nutrition industries, he is one of the pioneer researchers in the evaluation of the health claim opportunities of potential functional food ingredients and complementary medicines through an evaluation of the current scientific evidence base and related claims, and provides commentary on gaps in science including potential requirements for research such as human studies.

Dr. Prasad Thakurdesai, Ph.D., is associated with Indus Biotech Private Limited, Pune, India. He has 30 years of professional experience in academia and industry. He has contributed more than 100 international journal publications, 60 conference presentations, one book, 2 book chapters, 11 magazine articles, 8 awards, with the supervision to 4 PhD and 32 MPharm students in areas of pharmacology, toxicology, nutraceuticals, and complementary medicines. 　　

The book is a unique compilation of information on
sources on traditional wisdom as well as modern
medicinal scientific literature collected from various
primary sources such as peer‑reviewed journals.
The diverse areas of fenugreek, such as traditional
wisdom, chemistry, nutritional, medicinal, food
preparations and formulations, and regulatory status,
are addressed in the book through individual chapters
written by highly experienced academic and industrial
professionals.

The books follow an evidence‑based approach with
extensive citations and reference lists at the end of
each chapter, which can be valuable for obtaining
more information on a specific topic of interest. Thus,
the book has comprehensive documentation on the
fenugreek‑specific scientific research since the last
fenugreek‑specific was published in 2002. The book
indeed will encourage new areas of research and
health applications for fenugreek or fenugreek‑based
products.
Rajagopala S.
Department of Kaumarabhritya, All India Institute of Ayurveda,
New Delhi, India