These aromatic, bitter leaves instantly enhance the flavor of any food and are used in many cuisines, particularly Indian. Methi leaves are widely used to treat diabetes, constipation, and even kidney ailments. Also known as Fenugreek, this is the fruit of a herbaceous annual plant. Both the foliage and seeds are edible and are especially integrated in our Indian cuisine, found in curries and chutneys. Even if Indian food isn t your thing, methi may already, or sometime in future, be working its herbal magic on whatever ails you. Methi can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduce fat intake, appetite, and frequent heartburns.