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ArticleScientific reports2025

Optical and green catalytic properties of fenugreek water for diabetes and skincare treatments.

Saddam Husain Dhobi, Pramod Subedi, Bishnu Neupane, Dikshya Mulmi, Deependra Das Mulmi

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Saddam Husain Dhobi *Physical Science Laboratory, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal. saddamdhobe@gmail.com.
Pramod Subedi *Physical Science Laboratory, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal.
Bishnu Neupane *Physical Science Laboratory, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal.
Dikshya MulmiDepartment of General Practice and Emergency Medicine, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, 44705, Nepal.
Deependra Das MulmiPhysical Science Laboratory, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, 44700, Nepal. dmulmi@gmail.com.

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Abstract

Fenugreek water, with its natural brilliance and dual magic, shines as a green catalyst for health and beauty. From managing diabetes to rejuvenating skin, discover the science behind this age-old remedy turned modern marvel that shows more detail study on fenugreek water. This study investigates the structural and optical properties of fenugreek water, examining its interactions with sugar solutions, anti-diabetes medications (Diapride M2 Forte), and sunscreen cream (shadow SPF50 + cream) over a period of 3 days. X-ray diffraction (XRD) of soaking fenugreek seed powder in water shows the peak intensity increased significantly from day 1 to day 3 because gel-like mucilage forms. The fenugreek seed powder exhibited broader peaks compared to the more crystalline diabetes medications, reflecting a less organized polysaccharide structure. The optical studies of fenugreek water mixed with sugar solutions (125 mg/dl, 155 mg/dl, and 185 mg/dl) showed that absorbance decreased as sugar concentration increased but increased with higher volumes of fenugreek water, revealing colloidal interactions. On day 1, the absorbance peak was around 250 nm, but days 2 and 3 introduced additional peaks at 350 nm, indicating evolving colloidal particle sizes. When mixed with anti-diabetes drugs, fenugreek water exhibited increased absorbance on day 3, suggesting enhanced interaction. Additionally, fenugreek water showed significant effects on sunscreen cream, with increased absorbance indicating improved UV protection. FTIR analysis revealed that prolonged soaking increases the colloidal formation and bioactive compound concentration, enhancing the health benefits of fenugreek water. The pH of fenugreek water remained relatively stable between  8-9 throughout the study, suggesting minimal impact on the overall effectiveness of the interactions. The findings suggest that fenugreek water plays a crucial role in green catalytic properties that have the potential to reduce diabetes levels and its promising role in enhancing the efficacy of sunscreen creams for skincare treatment, demonstrating the most effective properties for both applications. Also, the study evaluates the UV-blocking and antioxidant properties of fenugreek water, demonstrating its potential as a natural sunscreen additive and free radical scavenger. The observation shows that fenugreek water enhances UV absorption when combined with cream and exhibits peak antioxidant activity on day 2, making it suitable for skincare and pharmaceutical applications.

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Diabetes MellitusPlant ExtractsSkin CareTrigonellaWaterCatalysisHumansHypoglycemic AgentsSunscreening AgentsX-Ray DiffractionHypoglycemic AgentsPlant ExtractsSunscreening AgentsWaterAnti-diabetes medicationsFenugreek seed powderOptical propertiespH measurementsSugar solutionsSunscreen creamX-ray diffraction

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