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Fenugreek
September 13 2005 at 10:31 AM Jaina (no login)
I know someone who's taking fenugreek and is extremely bloated on it. Plus it seems well known that fenugreek makes you smell and makes you hungry. But those taking fenugreek as part of a formula or herbal prescription don't get these effects and I wondered why. Is it just because they are taking a smaller quantity?
Andrea
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Re: Fenugreek
September 13 2005, 10:45 AM
People taking fenugreek as part of a herbal formula or herbal prescription may still in fact get stomach bloating, the smell fenugreek can give you or experience appetite stimulation, but admittedly these effects are much rarer than when people are taking the bulk herb. This could be simply due to those taking the bulk herb consuming it in much greater quantities and therefore being much more likely to experience those effects, but another factor is that when fenugreek is included in a herbal formula the other herbs in the preparartion may be acting as buffers and thereby reduce the possibility of any unwanted effects. Somer herbalists are very skilled in the way that they combine herbs and can greatly reduce the incidence of unwanted effects without compromising the desirable properties of the herb and the desired effects it may have.
Lisa
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Re: Fenugreek
September 13 2005, 1:05 PM
To avoid the bloating of the Fenugreek you can take it at least half and hour before or after you eat, I usually take it about half an hour after my meals and have not had any problems with bloating since doing that.
I do smell off it however. :-(
anonymous
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Re: Fenugreek
September 15 2005, 7:08 PM
what exactly do you mean by smell? are you consuming fenugreek?
Lisa
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Re: Fenugreek
September 15 2005, 7:14 PM
I am taking the Fenugreek capsules, and by smell I mean that my skin odour becomes kind of earthy from it.
Vivian
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Re: Fenugreek
September 26 2005, 10:02 PM
Yes I smell of fenugreek too -quite strongly! :0(
prettysoulful
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Re: Fenugreek
September 27 2005, 2:29 PM
Some things that will help with the odor is to drink lots of water, eat more sweet fruits, and take parsley capsules. All these things can affect the body odor. But most importantly, remember that all of this is temporary. It will only last as long as you are taking the herbs, at worst. For some, the odor fades over time as the body becomes accustomed to it. Also, to prevent additional odor, use the fenugreek lotions or oils at night and shower in the morning, then you won't have to smell of it all day.
As to the bloating, I take my doses anywhere from 1-2 hours before or after my meals. That has helped with the bloating. Some people take Red Clover to help with the bloating, but I don't advise it as many people don't respond well to red clover.
Grandma Sheep
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omg
December 18 2007, 4:37 AM
i was wondering why my stomach looked so preganant!lol
dunny
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Re: Fenugreek
December 18 2007, 6:51 AM
there are qigong exercises that do wonders for the stomach bloat. i guess i should try to explain how to do them here, although it's really tricky not showing it in person. anyhow the two exercises are, "gateway to natural breathing" and "waking up to the sun", in case anyone knows them already.
yes, i too smell of fenugreek. has anyone tried masking it? i had vague thoughts of perhaps mixing lavender oil in some water in a small spray bottle and use it as a body spray.
Pearl
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Maple smell from Fennugreek
December 18 2007, 6:55 AM
Even small amounts of fenugreek can give you a sweet maple aroma.
September 13 2005 at 10:31 AM Jaina (no login)
I know someone who's taking fenugreek and is extremely bloated on it. Plus it seems well known that fenugreek makes you smell and makes you hungry. But those taking fenugreek as part of a formula or herbal prescription don't get these effects and I wondered why. Is it just because they are taking a smaller quantity?
Andrea
(no login)
Re: Fenugreek
September 13 2005, 10:45 AM
People taking fenugreek as part of a herbal formula or herbal prescription may still in fact get stomach bloating, the smell fenugreek can give you or experience appetite stimulation, but admittedly these effects are much rarer than when people are taking the bulk herb. This could be simply due to those taking the bulk herb consuming it in much greater quantities and therefore being much more likely to experience those effects, but another factor is that when fenugreek is included in a herbal formula the other herbs in the preparartion may be acting as buffers and thereby reduce the possibility of any unwanted effects. Somer herbalists are very skilled in the way that they combine herbs and can greatly reduce the incidence of unwanted effects without compromising the desirable properties of the herb and the desired effects it may have.
Lisa
(no login)
Re: Fenugreek
September 13 2005, 1:05 PM
To avoid the bloating of the Fenugreek you can take it at least half and hour before or after you eat, I usually take it about half an hour after my meals and have not had any problems with bloating since doing that.
I do smell off it however. :-(
anonymous
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Re: Fenugreek
September 15 2005, 7:08 PM
what exactly do you mean by smell? are you consuming fenugreek?
Lisa
(no login)
Re: Fenugreek
September 15 2005, 7:14 PM
I am taking the Fenugreek capsules, and by smell I mean that my skin odour becomes kind of earthy from it.
Vivian
(no login)
Re: Fenugreek
September 26 2005, 10:02 PM
Yes I smell of fenugreek too -quite strongly! :0(
prettysoulful
(no login)
Re: Fenugreek
September 27 2005, 2:29 PM
Some things that will help with the odor is to drink lots of water, eat more sweet fruits, and take parsley capsules. All these things can affect the body odor. But most importantly, remember that all of this is temporary. It will only last as long as you are taking the herbs, at worst. For some, the odor fades over time as the body becomes accustomed to it. Also, to prevent additional odor, use the fenugreek lotions or oils at night and shower in the morning, then you won't have to smell of it all day.
As to the bloating, I take my doses anywhere from 1-2 hours before or after my meals. That has helped with the bloating. Some people take Red Clover to help with the bloating, but I don't advise it as many people don't respond well to red clover.
Grandma Sheep
(Login mya_wannabe)
omg
December 18 2007, 4:37 AM
i was wondering why my stomach looked so preganant!lol
dunny
(Login lil_dunny)
Re: Fenugreek
December 18 2007, 6:51 AM
there are qigong exercises that do wonders for the stomach bloat. i guess i should try to explain how to do them here, although it's really tricky not showing it in person. anyhow the two exercises are, "gateway to natural breathing" and "waking up to the sun", in case anyone knows them already.
yes, i too smell of fenugreek. has anyone tried masking it? i had vague thoughts of perhaps mixing lavender oil in some water in a small spray bottle and use it as a body spray.
Pearl
(no login)
Maple smell from Fennugreek
December 18 2007, 6:55 AM
Even small amounts of fenugreek can give you a sweet maple aroma.