Fenugreek Seed Powder

Experiment to identify ambient grinding conditions and energy consumed was conducted for fenugreek. Fenugreek seeds at three moisture content (5.1%, 11.5% and 17.3%, d.b.) were ground using a micro pulverizer hammer mill with different grinding screen openings (0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 mm) and feed rate (8, 16 and 24 kg h-1) at 3000 rpm. Physical properties of fenugreek seeds were also determined. Specific energy consumptions were found to decrease from 204.67 to 23.09 kJ kg-1 for increasing levels of feed rate and grinder screen openings. On the other hand specific energy consumption increased with increasing moisture content. The highest specific energy consumption was recorded for 17.3% moisture content and 8 kg h-1 feed rate with 0.5 mm screen opening. Average particle size decreased from 1.06 to 0.39 mm with increase of moisture content and grinder screen opening. It has been observed that the average particle size was minimum at 0.5 mm screen opening and 8 kg h-1 feed rate at lower moisture content. Bond’s work index and Kick’s constant were found to increase from 8.97 to 950.92 kWh kg-1 and 0.932 to 78.851 kWh kg-1 with the increase of moisture content, feed rate and grinder screen opening, respectively. Size reduction ratio and grinding effectiveness of fenugreek seed were found to decrease from 4.11 to 1.61 and 0.0118 to 0.0018 with the increase of moisture content, feed rate and grinder screen opening, respectively. The loose and compact bulk densities varied from 219.2 to 719.4 kg m-3 and 137.3 to 736.2 kg m-3, respectively.

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Influence of aqueous extract of fenugreek-seed powder on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of gliclazide in rats/rabbits

Therapy ◽

10.2217/14750708.4.4.457 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 457-463 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sreemantula Satyanarayana ◽

Kilari Eswar Kumar ◽

Jaladi Rajasekhar ◽

Leon Thomas ◽

Sharada Rajanna ◽

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Keyword(s):

Aqueous Extract ◽

Fenugreek Seed

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In vitro antioxidant effects of Trigonella foenum graecum (L.) Fenugreek seed extract on sheep red blood cells

Journal of Medicinal Plants Research ◽

10.5897/jmpr12.083 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (38) ◽

pp. 5119-5127 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dinakaran Vasudevan ◽

Sridharan Subhashree ◽

Periyasamy Latha ◽

Sudha Rani Sankaramoorthy

Keyword(s):

Red Blood Cells ◽

Blood Cells ◽

Seed Extract ◽

Trigonella Foenum Graecum ◽

Fenugreek Seed ◽

Sheep Red Blood Cells ◽

Trigonella Foenum Graecum L ◽

Antioxidant Effects

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Effects of fenugreek seed powder on enteral nutrition tolerance and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: A randomized clinical trial

Biomedical Research and Therapy ◽

10.15419/bmrat.v5i7.462 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 2528-2537

Author(s):

Akram Kooshki ◽

Zaher Khazaei ◽

Azam Zarghi ◽

Mojtaba Rad ◽

Hadi Gholam Mohammadi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Enteral Nutrition ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Critically Ill ◽

Critically Ill Patients ◽

Routine Care ◽

Fenugreek Seeds ◽

Mechanically Ventilated ◽

Fenugreek Seed ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Background: Enteral nutrition (EN) intolerance is a common complication in critically ill patients that contributes to morbidity and mortality. Based on the evidence of curing effects of fenugreek seeds in some gastrointestinal disorders, this study aimed to determine the effects of fenugreek seed powder on enteral nutrition tolerance and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. Materials & Methods: A randomized, double-blinded clinical trial of 5-day duration was conducted on 60 mechanically ventilated patients divided in 2 groups (n=30). Group 1 was given fenugreek seed powder by gavage, twice a day in addition to routine care, while Group 2 received only routine care. Enteral nutrition tolerance and clinical outcomes were measured throughout the study. Demographic and clinical data were recorded and clinical responses to the primary outcome (enteral nutrition tolerance) and secondary outcome (other clinical factors) were interpreted. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test, Chi-squared test, covariance analysis, and repeated measure ANOVA via SPSS statistical software (v. 20); statistical significance was set at p< 0.05. Results: Patients who were fed with the fenugreek seed powder showed a significant improvement in enteral nutrition tolerance, as well as some complications of mechanical ventilation for Group 1, as compared with Group 2. The mortality rates were not different between the two groups. Conclusion: This study shows the beneficial effects of fenugreek seeds on food intolerance in critically ill patients and that the seed powder can be used as an add-on therapy with other medications. Thus, the use of fenugreek seeds to treat mechanically ventilated patients is recommended.

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Sowing date: The factor of yield and quality of fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum graecum L)

Journal of Agricultural Sciences Belgrade ◽

10.2298/jas0701001m ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Radojka Maletic ◽

Radosav Jevdjovic

Keyword(s):

Sowing Date ◽

Trigonella Foenum Graecum ◽

Fenugreek Seed ◽

Germination Energy ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Sowing Dates ◽

Sowing Period ◽

Trigonella Foenum Graecum L ◽

Dark Soil

Results of a two-year investigation (2005 and 2006) for the yield and quality of fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum graecum L) obtained on the location in South Banat (around Pancevo) on marsh dark soil are presented in the paper. Fenugreek seed used in this investigation was produced in the collection of the Institute of Medicinal Plant Research "Dr Josif Pancic" in Pancevo. The effect of sowing date on yield (kg/ha) and quality of fenugreek seed (germination energy and total germination) were investigated. Sowing was carried out on seven dates, 10 days between dates of each sowing. Yield of fenugreek seed sowed on different dates differed in both years. Sowing carried out in the first two weeks in April resulted in considerably higher yield compared to sowing at the end of April and during May. The highest yield was produced in the second sowing date from April 10, then in the first (April 1) and the third sowing period (April 20). The lowest yield of fenugreek seed was recorded in sowing carried out at the end of May. Yield of fenugreek seed wasn't significantly different in study years. Earlier dates of sowing resulted in seed of better quality (better germination energy and total germination). In the second sowing date fenugreek seed obtained was of best germination energy and total germination (approx. 99%). Later sowing dates gave seed of lower quality. So, sowing carried out at the end of May resulted in seed with the lowest value of germination energy and total germination (approx. 91%).

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Comparison of Antibacterial Efficacy of Fenugreek Seed Extract Rinse and Nigella Sativa Seed Extract Rinse against Streptococcus Mutant Colonies

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i50b33430 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 79-86

Author(s):

Nasima Iqbal ◽

ATA UR Rehman ◽

Syeda Amber Zaidi ◽

Kiran Khan ◽

Lubna Farooq ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nigella Sativa ◽

Positive Control ◽

Seed Extract ◽

Control Group ◽

Distilled Water ◽

Post Hoc Analysis ◽

Fenugreek Seed ◽

Study Participants ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Nigella Sativa Seed

Background: Dental infections were caused by the bacterium overgrowth on the surface of the tooth, and treatment should always be set up to prevent this development.Antibiotics have long been used as a conventional antibacterial medication, but their overuse has resulted in microbes gaining resistance to many of the antibiotics, trying to make many commercialized therapeutic remedies ineffectual and resulting to infection recurrence. In this regard we aim to analyze the antibacterial activity of nigella sativa seeds’ and fenugreek seed extract rinses against S. mutans' colonies. Methodology: It was a preclinical experimental study conducted at Baqai Medical and Dental College Karachi., from January - June 2021. Calculated sample size was n = 80 Consecutive sampling technique was used. Plaque of study participants was collected on sterile strips that was transported to laboratory for culture in sterile containers.The extract of Fenugreek seed and nigella sativa seed was kept in an airtight bottle and stored in a refrigerator till usage. The extracts were diluted in distilled water in 1:4 (Extract: Distilled water). Study participants were instructed to not brush their teeth before sampling. Study participants were divided into four groups (negative control, positive control, fenugreek seed extract group and Nigella sativa group) each group had 20 participants. Diluted Fenugreek seed extract and Nigella sativa extract was given to experimental groups for rinses. Results: There was significant decrease in number of colonies in positive controls, fenugreek seed extract group and nigella sativa extract group and there was no change in number of colonies in control group. Furthermore, the analysis showed significant (p-value = 0.001) difference among the groups followed by post hoc analysis. Post hoc analysis showed no difference between positive control, fenugreek seed extract group and nigella sativa group. Conclusion: Fenugreek seed extract and Nigella Sativa seed extract showed comparable antibacterial properties. Also, the effect was found to be similar to commercially available mouth rinse.

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