Common Name : Fenugreek Other Name : Methi, Greek Hayes Botanical Name : Trigonella Foenum-graecum Linn. Plant Family : Fabaceae Part Used : Seeds Used. Overview : Aromatic And Therapeutic Herb. Fenugreek seed has been used medicinally and for culinary purposes for millennia. It is most often utilized in Indian, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cuisine, but is used commercially as a flavoring agent in much of the world. Its delicate maple-like flavor makes it perfect for baked goods and confectionaries and also for creating imitation maple syrups. Medicinally, it has been utilized in traditional herbalism to support digestion, support lactation in nursing mothers, and as a soothing topical application.