What is Fenugreek?
Fenugreek is also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum. It is a member of the Fabaceae plants. It is characterized by three small oblong leaves. It contains a chemical called sotolon, which gives it a sweet aroma. It is widely cultivated in different parts of the world. Fenugreek leaves can be used as vegetable and as fresh or dried herbs. Its seeds can also be used as food spice.
Fenugreek seed is a popular ingredient in Indian snacks and cuisine. It is roasted prior to use in order to enhance its taste and reduce its bitterness. Furthermore, Indian curries usually contain fenugreek leaves. Other plant parts of fenugreek are also used in salads and other traditional Indian dishes.
Fenugreek is also widely used in Egyptian, Turkish and Persian cuisine. It is used as an ingredient combined with other spices to make pastes, breads and traditional or ceremonial dishes. In addition, Ethiopians use fenugreek as a natural treatment for diabetes.
Causes of Anal Fissure
Anal fissure is typically caused by injury in the anal tissue. Injury to the anus can happen when one passes a hard stool which is generally caused by constipation. It can also be caused by passing a large stool. Moreover, childbirth can cause anal fissure. Repetitive diarrhea, anal sex, insertion of a foreign item or rectal examination can also cause anal fissure. Rarely, a disorder called Crohn’s disease can also cause this condition.
Furthermore, excessive pressure or tension on the anal muscles or sphincters can cause anal fissure. The increased pressure can also prevent the fissure from healing. Anal fissure can also be aggravated when it becomes infected by feces.
How to Treat Anal Fissure Using Fenugreek?
Fenugreek has been traditionally used in food and medicine. It is well-known in India, Egypt and Middle East. Popular uses of fenugreek are for increasing breast milk supply, and in treating bronchitis, wounds, arthritis, digestive disorders, reproductive disorders in males and kidney diseases. Fenugreek has been recently popular for treating constipation, high cholesterol levels and diabetes.
The use of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) to treat anal fissure is not common. But anal fissure can be treated by using fenugreek. Fenugreek has an ability to soothe the digestive system by releasing mucilage. It also helps with various digestive disorders. It also has high fiber content. This makes it a good remedy for constipation.
Fenugreek can be bought from health shops and grown inside or outside your home. To make fenugreek tea, ground the seeds and put into a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for a few minutes and drink.
Fenugreek can also be soaked in a cup of water overnight. It should be eaten upon waking up in the morning to improve bowel movement and reduce pain from anal fissure. Using fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) to treat anal fissure can be done as an alternative treatment instead of immediately resorting to surgery.
Because of its bitter taste, fenugreek is best taken in encapsulated form. The recommended dosage is 5 to 30 grams of fenugreek (defatted) to be taken three times a day. Stomach upset may be a common side effect if fenugreek is taken in very high doses. The safety of fenugreek in lactating and pregnant women as well as children has not yet been thoroughly studied. Doctor’s advice is fully recommended before taking any form of fenugreek.
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