Fenugreek and liver damage

Fenugreek is a traditional herbal prescription, such as used to promote milk and treat diabetes In Germany and other countries, Huluba has also been approved by authoritative health institutions for the treatment of anorexia and skin inflammation This herbal medicine originated in the Mediterranean region, it is said to have the function of protecting the liver But like any Chinese herbal medicine, you should consult a doctor before using fenugreek for medical purposes The results, published in the 2007 journal Cell Biology and toxicology, say that fenugreek can help protect the liver from alcohol induced damage This study investigated the effects of polyphenol extracts from Cucurbita seeds on collagen and liver lipids in rats with liver damage Chronic alcoholics with fatty liver and fibrosis are characterized by collagen accumulation The researchers also fed rats alcohol and fenugreek The results showed that fenugreek had a positive effect on collagen and lipid levels However, the study is only aimed at rats, and human based clinical experiments are needed to confirm the benefits Significance fenugreek can promote the level of antioxidant enzymes in the liver and help to counteract the effects of long-term drinking Fenugreek is similar to silymarin, a kind of liver protecting flavonoid found in milk thistle The theory and conjecture that fenugreek has the effect of protecting liver, mainly related to the phytochemicals it contains This herbal medicine is rich in steroidal saponins and is mainly composed of diosgenin ligands Dioscin ligands can also be found in wild yams, which are often used in formulas to relieve menstrual symptoms In addition, cucurbit's phytochemicals are good for preventing pesticide induced toxins in the liver and kidney Caution based on the toxicity study of cucurbit in animals, it is found that high dose of this herb can cause mild hepatitis In the experiment, scientists observed the effects of large doses on the liver, stomach, kidney and large and small intestine, and found that the liver was the only organ affected.