Gujarati Methi Herb vs Murraya koenigii

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Gujarati Methi Herb

Trigonella foenum-graecum var. gujaratensis

Metabolic

Metabolic

Gujarati Methi Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Murraya koenigii

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Fenugreek widely cultivated in Gujarat used in Ayurvedic medicine for metabolic health and digestion.

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

Active Compounds

diosgenin, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, trigonelline, galactomannans

carbazole alkaloids, mahanine, koenimbine, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

blood sugar management in Gujarati folk medicine, digestive tonic, galactagogue support

diabetes, hair loss, digestion, anemia, diarrhea

Modern Uses

hypoglycemic, galactagogue, digestive

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

Adult Dosage

5-30g seeds daily or 1 tsp powder

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

Contraindications

pregnancy - uterine stimulant, anticoagulants

hypoglycemia medications, anticoagulants

Side Effects

maple syrup odor, hypoglycemia

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