Fenugreek Seed vs Murraya koenigii

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fenugreek Seed

Trigonella foenum-graecum (seed extract)

Metabolic

Metabolic

Fenugreek Seed

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Murraya koenigii

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Standardized fenugreek seed extract with 4-hydroxyisoleucine amino acid for blood sugar and testosterone.

South Asian culinary herb with significant anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Active Compounds

4-hydroxyisoleucine, trigonelline, galactomannan, saponins, steroidal compounds

carbazole alkaloids, mahanine, koenimbine, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

Middle Eastern culinary medicine, Ayurvedic male tonic, South Asian lactation herb

diabetes, hair loss, digestion, anemia, diarrhea

Modern Uses

blood glucose management, testosterone support, galactagogue, digestive

anti-diabetic, cholesterol lowering, hair growth, digestive stimulant

Adult Dosage

300-600mg standardized extract (4-hydroxyisoleucine) daily

Fresh leaves daily as food; 1-2g powder 2x/day

Contraindications

blood thinners, hypoglycemics, pregnancy (uterotonic at high doses)

hypoglycemia medications, anticoagulants

Side Effects

maple syrup odor, hypoglycemia, GI upset

hypoglycemia with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E