Precious legume used in the nuctraceutical industry, in flavoring extracts, by apothecaries as a condiment and in herbal medicine for its health-promoting properties.
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
INDIA
Active Principles
Trigonelline, free amino acids, mucilages, coumarins and steroidal saponins.
Curiosity
Consumed since ancient times as a source of energy and natural anabolic for warriors and wrestlers.
