Name: Fenugreek Latin name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Family: Fabaceae Parts Used: Ripe seed Taste: Bitter, pungent, sweet, aromatic Energetics: Moistening, warming Key actions: Galactagogue, demulcent, hepatoprotective, emmenagogue Precautions/Contraindications: Avoid use if pregnant. Fenugreek is best known for her ability to stimulate milk flow and production in nursing mothers.*