What is Shambhala? This is a mysterious country, presumably in Tibet, which is mentioned in Buddhist teachings. This is a country that excites the minds of seekers of the most real truth of the world. And also a wonderful plant called fenugreek is called Shambhala. This plant will help in the treatment of many diseases and is suitable as a seasoning.
What is fenugreek
Fenugreek is an annual legume with an intense, bitter odor. In its natural habitat, it can be found in various places, but most often in mountainous areas. Its height reaches 60 centimeters, and it blooms in May and June.
Fenugreek has a large number of various and most inconceivable names: shambhala, fenugreek, blue sweet clover, Greek hay, helba, goat horns, gunba, cocked hat, camel grass, blue goat shamrock, methi, chaman. There may be other names as well. But it is not the name that matters, but the properties of this herb.
Fenugreek is used as a medicinal, cosmetic and condiment. It is used as a seasoning in Indian dishes, in meat dishes. Its seeds are included in various spices, for example, hops-suneli, chaman and others. Meat dishes can be seasoned not only with seeds, but also with young shoots.
Indications and contraindications
Fenugreek has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, tonic and antifungal properties. Thanks to the vitamins C, B2, B9 included in its composition, the plant helps to strengthen immunity, improve blood formation, and increase vigilance. The herb contains magnesium, potassium and sodium. These macronutrients help to normalize the body's water balance, reduce and prevent swelling and calm the nervous system. The active substances in fenugreek help improve blood circulation and lower cholesterol levels. Taking it as a preventive measure can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes.
In addition to a huge number of useful properties, it has strong antioxidant properties, which means that it postpones the aging process, improves overall well-being, heals the body and improves the functioning of all organs. In different cases, the tool is used in different ways. You can make tea, you can combine it with ginger, lemon juice and honey, you can paste with dates, dried apricots, figs and honey, or you can add fresh shoots to salads and other dishes.
This plant is unique, but its use has certain prohibitions. Fenugreek is contraindicated in asthma, pregnancy, oncology, and uterine bleeding, as it reduces blood clotting. Also, it is not used for diabetes, hypertension and for the treatment of children. Its use can cause an allergic reaction.
Healing tea is easy to prepare: crush one teaspoon of seeds in a mortar, boil a glass of water, pour the seeds and leave for 3 minutes.
When to take fenugreek
There is no direct indication that such tea should not be taken at night. But given its rather strong effect on the body, it is better to refrain from taking tea from it at night. In addition, fenugreek is contraindicated in hypertension, quite possibly because it can slightly increase blood pressure.
Also, its ability to give strength, energy, increase blood circulation and its mild laxative effect are not in favor of taking tea at night. It would be more correct to drink it in the morning. There are recommendations to take it for weight loss in the morning. In any case, it is worth consulting with your doctor about how to properly use fenugreek as a medicine.
