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Hello there, looks impressive, however you say "never take fenigreek again- its of no value to you." Some cultures use a lot of Fenugreek in foods, would you there fore have to stop eating Indian cuisine, I know it sounds nieve but the herb does retain its properties through cooking, I rather not have to forgo a curry every now and then Because I've done this.

Are the effects permanent or temporary, I thought that fenugreek swelling was just temporary?

Oh, can this be brewed with out a coffee maker, say in a pot on a hob after grinding the seeds?

Good luck never taking fenugreek again. It is a primary ingredient in many artificial syrups, particularly the ones that are supposed to be similar in flavour and smell to maple syrup. The chemical in fenugreek which causes the maple smell (sotolon) is the source of the maple aroma that occasionally drifts over New York City from a factory in New Jersey that uses that chemical. It is also used a lot in cooking, and is found in sauces and curries. I have found Fenugreek to have a positive effect on IBS. Not a big effect, but a positive one nonetheless. I don't take it all the time though, because I can't imagine a bigger nuisance to me than lactation. Fenugreek-induced swelling is temporary. Toxins? Only in OSB's demented mind. If you want to actually learn something about FG, add OSB to your ignore list, then start somewhere like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek