FENUGREEK OIL (Methika Oil) Fortified with Aloe Vera & Lemon Juice

Fenugreek oil fortified with Aloe Vera and Lemon juice.

Methika - (Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum),  Pitbija.

     The main qualities of fenugreek are

     Laghu- lightweight as opposed to Guru

     Snigdha- oiliness as opposed to Ruksha or dryness

     Katu vipak- (hot taste as of pepper or chili) katu ras pradhan after assimilation or Vipak, 
     Ushna- hot or heating

     Methika is

             Vatshamak, Pacifier of Vat dosha, Anti-inflammatory,

             Nadibalprada -immune booster of nervous system,

             Paachan, Deepan, -Helps with digestion as well as appetizer,

             Anuloomak or Sar -Stimulates peristaltic movements,

             Shulprashaman -pain reliever,

             Rakt-pitta-kopak -increased production of rakta and pitta dosha,

             Stanya-janan -increasing production of breast milk,

             Balya- strengthening of dhatus,

             Angmard-prashman - bodyache reliever.

            Fenugreek is considered good for hair (Mal of Asthi Dhatu) as it    corrects the imbalance of Asthi-dhatvagni by its Katu/Snigdha gunas.

This oil is useful for

      1. Khalitya-Palitya- Hair fall, dry hair, premature whitening of hair, due   to dandruff, or hormonal imbalance conditions. Best hair conditioner

           2. As a Abhyang-Samvahan oil for Neurogenic pains. 

           3. Internal usage for Deepan, Paachan in case of Agni-mandya or low digestive power.

           4. Can be used internally in post-delivery phase as a Stanya-janan (boosting breast  milk production).

       Contraindications -Internal use is contraindicated in Rakta-Pitta related diseases, but can be taken under Ayurved Physician’s supervision.

Preparation method:

•       Take a fresh juicy leaf of Aloe vera or Ghrutkumari, slit horizontally in the middle.
•          Take fenugreek seeds (~10 gm), embed them in the slit region of leaf as shown in image. Press slightly so the seeds are completely surrounded and submerged with aloe vera pulp.
•      Keep in dry area for 24-30 hours.
•            Next day see the little white root sprouts of methika seeds.
•      Take out the sprouted seeds along with aloe vera pulp. Take some more fresh aloe pulp (~40 ml). Add lemon juice (~10 ml) or a big slice of lemon into the mixture. This mixture of sprouted methi seeds with aloe vera pulp and lemon juice is Kalka dravyas for Snehpak vidhi or oil preparation.
•             Add Til/Sesame oil or (preferably) Coconut oil (~1 Litre).
•         Heat on a slow flame, stir continuously so the kalka drayas don’t get burned. 
•         See the color of methi seeds and crackling sounds from the mixture as watery part gets evaporated.
•         When crackling sounds stop, look carefully, as soon as the seed turn dark brown, take off from the flame.
•             Let it cool, Filter oil.
•            Store in a glass jar.
•            It is ready for use.

Note:   Usual Pramaan or measure of 1:4:16 of 

             Kalk dravya: oil: watery part or juices (as per Snehpak Vidhi) is not used as methi sprouts get burnt if kept too long on flame.

This oil is best for therapeutic reason in peri-menopausal or post-menopausal women or hormones-compromised conditions, as methi contains abundant amount of Phytoestrogens.

      मेथिका कटुरूष्णा च रक्तपित्तप्रकोपनी।

      अरोचकहरा दीप्तीकरी वातप्रणाशिनी।   (ध.नि.)

      मेथिका वातशमनी श्लेष्मघ्नी ज्वरनाशिनी।

Please Note that This method of preparation of Methi oil or Fenugreek oil is for the people, by the people, for the benefit of all the people, Authentic Ayurveda Wisdom. It is assumed and expected, no person or commercial entity will try to create an absolute  intellectual property right by way of Process patent or Product patent. Thank you.