Fenugreek Leaf vs Serviceberry

South Asian and Middle Eastern fenugreek leaves used as a food and medicine; the leaf has different properties from the seed, used for diabetes, lactation, and as a vegetable.

Western North American shrub with nutritious berries central to Plains indigenous food medicine traditions, used by Blackfoot, Cree, and Metis peoples.

trigonelline, diosgenin, galactomannan, choline, coumarins

anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, quercetin, flavonoids, fiber

Lactation support, Diabetes management, Digestive conditions, Nutritive food

Nutritive food medicine in Blackfoot and Cree tradition, Pemmican ingredient for winter survival food, Digestive conditions, Diarrhea treatment in folk medicine

Galactagogue effects, Antidiabetic activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antioxidant support

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiarrheal, Nutritive

Fresh leaves in food; dried leaf tea 1-2 cups; powder 1-2g daily

Fresh or dried berries as food; berry tea 2 cups daily

Pregnancy large doses, Hypoglycemia medications, Allergy to Fabaceae

None established as food

Maple syrup odor in sweat, Hypoglycemia risk, Mild GI effects

Generally safe as food