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Herbs have high medicinal value in Indian homes and proved to arrest, reduce and terminate most of the disease by the use of active constituents prepared out of them. Among these, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is an important herb which has been recognized as an imperative medicinal plant by various scientists around the world. According to the literature analysis, the presence of various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, fibers, fatty acids, etc. contributes to the therapeutic potential of the herb. In this study after a general discussion of chemical constituents, the biological and pharmacological actions of fenugreek such as Anti-diabetic activity, Antilipedimic activity, Anti-oxidant activity, Anticancer activity, Immunomodulatory activity and other pharmaceutical uses were briefly reviewed. Due to its medicinal value, the extracts/powders from different parts of fenugreek have been effectively utilized in food and pharmaceutical industries. Accordingly, the present review is an attempt to highlight the important pharmaceutical benefits and curative applications of fenugreek as an effectual therapeutic agent against different diseases.