Basonym of Drug
Methika
Main Synonym
- Methini
- Deepani
- Bodhini
- Bahubija
- Gandhaphala
- Vallari
- Chandrika
- Mantha
- Mishrapushpa
- Kairavi
- Pitabija
- Munichhada
Regional Name
- Bengali: Methi
- Gujarati: Methi
- Hindi: Methi
- Punjabi: Methi
- Tamil: Vaintayam
- Telugu: Mentulu
Botanical Source
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family
Papilionaceae
External Morphology
A small 1/2 to 1-meter high herb
Useful Parts
- Whole plant
- Leaves
- Seeds
Important Phytoconstituent
- Histadine
- Protein
- Globulin
- Phosphorus
- Trigonelline
- Choline
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
- Kaphavatahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Krimighna (Anti-helminthic)
- Shoolahara (Pain reliever)
- Pramehahara (Anti-diabetic)
- Jwaraghna (Anti-pyretic)
Therapeutic Uses
- Katshoola: 10-15 soaked seeds are taken in the morning for back pain relief.
- Prameha: Sprouted seeds of Methika are beneficial in diabetes.
- Raktatisara: Roasted seeds powder in warm water is beneficial for bleeding disorders.
Dose
- Powder - 3-5 gm
Formulations
- Panchjiraka Paka
- Methi Modaka
- Chaturbija Churna
Adverse Effect
Not Known