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what are the benefits of thyme as a medicine?

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Thyme: There are several.  Some evidence indicates that topically using thyme oil along with essential oils made from lavender, cedarwood, and rosemary, can help stimulate hair growth in patients with alopecia areata. 44% of patients showed this after 7 months of treatment. People also use this orally in bronchitis, cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis, dyspepsia, gastritis, , and diarrhea.

Question 2

are there anu benefits of fenugreek capsules?

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Medicinally...: It has been shown to increase the libido in men and the milk supply in lactating women.  Some studies have also shown there to be antidiabetic effects as well.  Fenugreek is also used in cooking (many forms) but not the capsules.

Question 3

what will fenugreek seeds for me?

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Fenugreek: It stimulates breast milk production in breast feeding women & increases libido, lowers cholesterol & sugar.

Question 4

are fenugreek capsules safe for teenagers?

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Not recommended : Fenugreek might be unsafe for children or teenagers . Some reports have linked fenugreek tea to loss of consciousness in children. An unusual body odor resembling maple syrup may occur in children drinking fenugreek tea.

Question 5

can fenugreek cause hematospermia?

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Unknown.: A direct link to fenugreek consumption has not been found. A variety of conditions have been reported in patients with hematospermia, including benign and malignant disorders of the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, spermatic cord, and ejaculatory duct system, and urinary tract infections.  However, the cause is unknown in most patients.

Question 6

are there teas that have fenugreek in them?

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Yes: Absolutely. Mother's milk tea, available at most natural stores, has fenugreek and blessed thistle in them, and can bolster milk production. It really seems to work most of the time, which is nice for frustrated mom's. A warning though is that it tastes and smells like black licorice, so if you are a fan, go for the tea. If not, go for the pills.

Question 7

could fenugreek work/have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Fenugreek: may have some temporary effect on breast size but that may well be accompanied by galactorrhea (breast milk production). So if you are asking about increasing your breast size- don't recommend that.

Question 8

can i take iron and fenugreek at the same time?

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Yes: Both of these supplements can be taking together.  Taking iron supplements with Vitamin C, as in orange or tomato juice, will increase the absorption.

Question 9

can fenugreek make you test positive on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Not seen that: Never seen this cause a false positive on a drug test.

Question 10

im male and use fenugreek, will it have side effects?

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Side effects: Side effects include diarrhea, stomach upset, bloating, gas, and a “maple syrup” odor in urine. Fenugreek can cause nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, facial swelling, and severe allergic reactions in hypersensitive people. Fenugreek might lower blood sugar.

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