Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)Seed of the Trigonella Foenum-Graecum plant. Bitter taste and strong characteristic smell. Used in making pickles, curry powder, and paste. Helps in colic, dysentery, and flatulence. Diabetics can find relief by taking 2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds soaked in water first thing in the morning. Applying a paste of fenugreek seeds over the scalp can help to cure dandruff.