Fenugreek frequently used as traditional medicine and natural additive food.

Several adverse effects (e.g. diarrhea, flatulence) were associated with fenugreek use.

Fenugreek is a potent teratogen able to produce a variety of developmental defects.

Fenugreek acts as an anti-fertility, anti-implantation and abortifacient agent.

Fenugreek alters hematology, blood biochemistry and histology of some vital organs.