Fenugreek(Trigonella foenum-graecum)is a cloverlike herb native to the Mediterranean and western Asia.
Its leaves and golden-brown seeds have a long history of use in cooking and traditional medicine.
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Fenugreek Uses on Hair: Does It Help With Growth?
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A 2006 study examined the effects of daily oral fenugreek seed extract of 300 milligrams (mg).
Over 82% of the 53 participants reported improved hair thickness and volume after six months of fenugreek supplementation.
Study participants reported satisfaction with the results and did not experience adverse effects.
Common methods of use include as a hair mask, a scalp massage oil, and a hair rinse.
Aim to use your chosen fenugreek hair treatment two or three times weekly.
you’re free to use fenugreek seeds in hair masks, rinses, or oils.
As with any hair growth remedy, it may take months to notice results.
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