Fenugreek has a long history of medical uses in Indian and Chinese medicine, and has been used for numerous indications, including labour induction, aiding digestion, and as a general tonic to improve metabolism and health.Preliminary study has suggested possible hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) andanti-hyperlipidemic properties of fenugreek seed powder when taken by mouth. However, at this time, the evidence is not sufficient to recommend either for or against fenugreek for diabetes or hyperlipidemia. Nonetheless, caution is warranted in patients taking blood sugar-lowering agents, in whom blood glucose levels should be monitored. Hypokalemia (lowered potassium levels in the blood) has also been reported, and potassium levels should be followed in patients taking concomitant hypokalemic agents, or with underlying cardiac disease.
