Fenugreek Seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Organic
Energy: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Power: Money
 
Magical & Spiritual Uses
Fenugreek seed is traditionally worked with for money drawing, steady income, and long-term financial stability. In folk magic across cultures, it is carried in charm bags, added to prosperity jars, or placed in wallets and cash drawers to encourage financial flow. Unlike fast, fiery herbs, fenugreek is often associated with slow-building, sustainable prosperity — the kind that grows, multiplies, and feeds the household.
Its association with nourishment and abundance makes it a favored ally in workings focused on providing for family, strengthening business foundations, and maintaining steady resources. These uses are shared as cultural and historical context only.
 
Indigenous & Diasporic Context
Fenugreek has deep roots in North African, West Asian, and South Asian traditions, and through migration and trade became embedded in Caribbean and African diasporic foodways. In Egypt, fenugreek tea (helba) has long been prepared as a strengthening household remedy. Across parts of North and West Africa, it is used in both food and body care traditions, particularly in preparations associated with nourishment and vitality.
 
In Caribbean kitchens influenced by African and Indian indentured labor migrations, fenugreek became part of curry blends and spice traditions. Its strong maple-like aroma and warming character made it a staple in both culinary and household herbal practice. These references are provided for historical and educational context only.
 
Traditional & Folk Herbal Context
Fenugreek is an annual herb in the pea (Fabaceae) family with three-lobed, clover-like leaves and light yellow flowers. Native to the Mediterranean region, parts of Asia, and North Africa, it has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is mentioned in the ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus (circa 1500 B.C.E.) and was valued in Assyria as early as the seventh century B.C.E.
Traditionally, fenugreek seed has been used to support digestion, support lactation in nursing mothers, and as a topical poultice due to its mucilaginous properties. In Ayurveda (where it is known as methi or medhika) and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (hu lu ba), fenugreek is considered warming and is used in formulas addressing cold and damp conditions. In many cuisines — especially Indian, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern — fenugreek seeds are toasted to enhance their sweet, slightly bitter, maple-like flavor and incorporated into curries, stews, and spice blends.
 
Fenugreek is considered energetically heating with a pungent, bitter, and slightly sweet taste. These references are shared for historical and educational purposes only.
 
Organic herb. Sold unprepared. Curio only.
 
As with all herbs, there may be slight variations in size, color, texture, cut, aroma, or appearance due to natural growing conditions, seasonal differences, and processing methods.
 
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.