Fenugreek: The Genus Trigonella (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles Book 11)

Text discusses the multi-purpose uses of fenugreek as forage, food, spice, perfume, insect repellent, dye, herbal medicine, and much more. Describes fenugreek seed as a possible solution to such problems as birth control and gastric disorders. Color and halftone illustrations. Fenugreek presents an in-depth review on the Genus Trigonella and particularly the species T. foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek). It is written by experts and includes chapters describing the genus' botany, physiology, cultivation, breeding, nutrition, pest-disease and weed control. The chemical constituents of the species of Trigonella, their pharmacological properties and the marketing of fenugreek seed are also discussed as are its medicinal applications. A detailed presentation of the usefulness of fenugreek seed as food (whole, flour, roasted), spice (in curry powder), perfume, dye and source of galactomannan and steroidal diosgenin, widely used in industry, is also included. The book will be of interest to all those concerned with the study, cultivation and use of medicinal and aromatic plants and particularly of fenugreek. This introductory chapter deals with a brief analysis of the history, world cultivated area, main uses, needs for research and future trends of the most important species of the genus Trigonella and specially that of T. foenum-graecum (fenugreek). This text presents an in-depth review on the genus Trigonella and particularly fenugreek. It includes chapters describing the genus' botany, physiology, cultivation, breeding, nutrition, pest-disease and weed control Edited By George A. Petropoulos. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.