How to Buy Fenugreek

Fenugreek is derived from the Greek word "foenum-graecum," meaning "Greek hay." Fenugreek seeds are used in curry and other recipes as a spice. Fenugreek is also used to increase milk production in breastfeeding women and as a natural expectorant to help clear mucous from the body. Fenugreek is available at most grocery stores as a spice and at most health food stores as an herbal supplement.

Instructions

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Determine how you are going to use fenugreek. If you are using fenugreek for flavor in recipes, purchase it as a spice, which will be in seed form. If you are purchasing it to help or heal an ailment, purchase fenugreek in a capsule form, which can be taken with water during meals.

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Purchase fenugreek seeds at the grocery store. Most grocery stores that have a large spice section will carry fenugreek seeds.

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Purchase fenugreek supplements and seeds at your local health food store. Most health food stores with a large vitamin section will carry fenugreek supplements and often carry fenugreek seeds in the spice section.

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Purchase fenugreek supplements at your local vitamin store. Most vitamin stores like GNC and the Vitamin Shop will carry fenugreek supplements.