Early herbalist thought that the bruised leaves of fenugreek placed on the head cured dizziness. In the seventeenth century, women who had just given birth were advised to sit with their legs open over the fumes coming from a decoction of fenugreek to help to expel the placenta.
Later it was used as an expectorant in bronchitis. It was also used as a tonic and in a gargle for sore throats. Externally it was applied to treat wounds, sores and boils.
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