Spiny Amaranth vs Fenugreek Leaf

Widespread tropical herb used in Africa, Asia, and Americas as food-medicine for fever, urinary conditions, and as a galactagogue for lactation support.

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.

betalains, rutin, quercetin, amaranthine, protein

trigonelline, diosgenin, galactomannan, choline, coumarins

Fever reduction, Urinary conditions, Lactation support, Nutritive food

Lactation support, Diabetes management, Digestive conditions, Nutritive food

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

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

Leaf tea: 1-2 cups daily; plant as food

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

Blood thinners (vitamin K content)

Pregnancy large doses, Hypoglycemia medications, Allergy to Fabaceae

Minimal at food doses

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