The pods of this Moroccan cultivar are green before ripening and turn to light straw or silver when ripe. They’re also long but narrow, containing 12-16 seeds that look like the shape A. Fenugreek, regardless of variety, contains choline, which studies show may not only help slow mental aging, but also improve the thinking process. This legume is also considered an aphrodisiac, and plenty of studies tout its ability to increase libido in men. Plus, its leaves are traditionally used to help treat indigestion and flatulence, while its seeds can be ground into paste and used topically to help fight infection and inflammation in wounds.