Seems like methi is used for inducing labor so high amounts not recommended during pregnancy.

See the following for more info


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Fenugreek
This is most common as a diabetes remedy in India. You may be familiar with fenugreek as a spice that's often used in Indian food. A portion of the seed is used in the diabetes remedy. It's high in fiber, which may explain some of the reason why fenugreek seed can have a beneficial effect. It's most common to take the fenugreek as a powdered seed soaked in water. Dosages range from 10 to 100 grams daily, divided. This should not be used during pregnancy.


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Fenugreek use during pregnancy
Medicinal doses of fenugreek, not the amounts used in curries, are considered a uterine stimulant. Fenugreek has been used to aid and induce labor [Dehlvi, Bingel 1991, IntelliHealth] and is considered to be an emmenagogue [Turner]. For this reason, fenugreek use is not recommended during pregnancy (particularly late pregnancy).

Fenugreek is used as a morning sickness remedy in Chinese medicine. [Richmond]
\";Use only in moderation during pregnancy. A uterine stimulant in high doses, but quite safe as a culinary herb or during labour.\"; [Ody 1999]
Motherlove Herbal lists fenugreek as a cleansing herb which is \";too strong or irritating\"; to be used during pregnancy. [Motherlove]
One study effectively used fenugreek as a source of fiber to control blood glucose and lipid levels of pregnant diabetic women. [Madar 1987]
\";A stimulant effect on the isolated uterus (guinea pig) has been reported and its use in late pregnancy may not be advisable.\"; [Hale 2002]
\";Water and alcohol extracts of fenugreek are oxytocic. They stimulate contraction of uterine smooth muscles during the last period of pregnancy according to studies on isolated guinea pig uterus tissue.\"; [Willard 1991]
\";Fenugreek exerts an oxytocic effect in guinea pigs. Its use in humans has not been sufficiently studied, but could potentially lead to SAB or preterm labor and prematurity secondary to its oxytocic effects. Its use in pregnancy is not recommended.\"; [Rice]
Not recommended during pregnancy. [CommE, Brinker 1998, McGuffin 1997, MHO]


Manisha replied. Hi Nick

thanks for this important info. Actually i like fenugreek/methi leaves very much. Do u think i should stop eating it for time being, or is it just the seeds that night create some problem?

Manisha Radhika replied. Thanks nick..didn't know..many sites say different things...but hope others read this..prevention is better..
Radhika