11 Indian Home Remedies That Modern Science Actually Validates

8. Fenugreek (Methi): Blood Sugar Help and Lactation Support

Fenugreek seeds are commonly soaked overnight and used in cooking or taken in the morning for digestion and lactation. Clinical research suggests fenugreek can modestly lower fasting blood glucose and improve some markers in people with type 2 diabetes when used as a complement to prescribed therapy (PharmaEasy, 2025). For breastfeeding mothers, fenugreek is a traditional galactagogue that some trials support for mild improvements in milk supply, though outcomes vary. Typical home use involves soaking a teaspoon of seeds overnight and eating them with water in the morning, or brewing a mild fenugreek tea. Because fenugreek can lower blood sugar, people on diabetes medications should use it only under medical supervision. Also, fenugreek can have uterine-stimulating effects, so it’s not recommended in pregnancy without clinician's approval. Safety note: Small culinary amounts and occasionally soaked seeds are generally safe. Diabetics and pregnant people should consult their healthcare provider before using fenugreek supplements or therapeutic doses.