Crescent Legnum (Nakhuna/Trigonella Uncata) ناخونہ

Overview 

The nakhuna fruit comes from a plant related to fenugreek. It is regarded as a species of wild fenugreek as well. They have tiny, rounded seeds inside. Only a small number of publications identify lkil-ul-malik as Meliotus officinalis, also known as “Zirir” in Persian and “Aspurk” in Hindi. This plant also produces pods that look like nakhuna. Despite being a different species, it can be used as a replacement.

Benefits

• It helps with otitis and secretory ulcers.
• It may show an antioxidant property.
• It may show liver protection property.
• It may help in reducing inflammation.
• It may show antiulcer property.
• It may show anticancer property.
• It may show antibacterial property.
• It is used to treat stomach ulcers.
• It may show neuroprotective (protective of neurons) properties.