Maithay میتھے

Description

Maithay or maithrey at sknatural are seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn. This plant belongs to family “Papilionaceae”. People use its seeds for medicinal purposes and leaves as a curry or culinary spice. Some people also use seeds as a culinary spice. Seeds are frequently used in pickles. It is hot and dry in second order with some moistness.

Recommended dosage:

3 to 5 g.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Hulba
Urdu Name(s): Methi, Malkhuzay, Methi dana
English Name(s): Fenugreek seeds

Properties:

The seeds possess detersive, resolvent, concoctive nervine tonic, aphrodisiac expectorant (of phlegm and exert) tonic effects on stomach and intestines, also carminative and laxative, uterine tonic, emmenagogue activities and relieves pain in the uterus. Externally concoctive and resolvent of inflammations.

Medicnal uses:

Maithay extensively address various health issues such as colic, flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and chronic cough, particularly of the productive type. They also benefit conditions like dropsy, enlargement of the liver and spleen.

Furthermore, people often administer a decoction of seeds mixed with a little honey to treat coughs and chronic bronchitis. Additionally, nursing mothers include seeds in their diet to enhance the flow of milk. In cases of leucorrhoea, Methi seeds serve as a useful application for uterine and vaginal inflammation or putrid discharges.

Moreover, people apply a paste made from the seeds externally to remove spots on the skin and treat inflamed areas. This paste acts as a concoctive and resolvent in cold humoral affections like rheumatic pains, backache, and nervous debility, particularly in affected areas.

When combined with myrobalans, ginger, long pepper, Cyperus rotundus Linn., Nigella sativa Linn., cumin, coriander, ajowan, spices, and camphor in recommended quantities, these seeds act as a useful antidiarrhoeal remedy for puerperal women, excessive lochial discharge, and nervous disorders.

Moreover, people use a decoction of seeds to initiate menstruation.