15 Benefits and Use of Curry leaves that will Ashtonish you

 

15 Benefits and Use of Curry leaves that will Ashtonish you-Today I will discuss about a very useful medicinal plant which is very much used in our home. It is Kadi Patta/ Meethi Neem. It is also called Curry Leaves as the leaves are widely used in flavoring curries and chutneys especially in South India.

Curry leaves are most than just a tasty herbs.They are health boosters. It is widely used in South Indian recipes. From managing diabetes, weight loss to digestive disorders, curry Leaves have just the health boost you need.

. It is believed that chewing 5-7 curry leaves in an empty stomach will boost our body and manage weight loss. Here are 5 of many health benefits of curry leaves.

BENEFITS OF CURRY LEAVES

1. Diabetes

According to Herbs That Heal by HK Bakhru, eating 10 fresh fully grown curry leaves every morning for three consecutive months will help keep hereditary diabetes at bay.

2.Kidney Disorders

The root of the plant is used for medicinal purposes. The juice of these leaves can be consumed to relieve kidney pain.

3.Premature Greying

Moderate intake of curry leaves helps prevent premature greying of the hair. The leaves can also be applied on the scalp and hair in the form of a paste.

4.Eye Disorders

 Prevent early development of cataract by using the fresh juice from curry leaves as an eye drop.

5.Digestive Disorders

Treat morning sickness and nausea by consuming fresh juice of curry leaves with lime juice and sugar.

 

 Besides of having a great taste it also have a barrage of health benefits. It is also used as mild laxatives to correct digestive disorder such as Indigestion, excessive acid secretion, peptic ulcer and dysentery. It helps our heart function better, thanks to being packed with fiber calcium phosphorus iron and vitamins C, A, B, E as it boost our skin and hair with vitality. Now lets move towards its uses that will surely ashtonish you because it is more than a herb. 

Wonderful uses of Curry Leaves

• Curry leaves are commonly used to flavour delicious meals in India and neighbouring countries.

• They come from the Murraya Koenigii, a sub-tropical tree native to India and Sri Lanka.

•  In Ayurveda - an ancient form of natural medicine, curry leaves have been used as a herb to treat health problems such as diabetes.

•  Studies show that they have anti-hyperglycaemi properties, which help to control blood glucose levels.

• They also have a mild laxative quality, which helps to treat constipation, indigestion and other stomach problems. This works best when the curry leaves are mashed into a paste with a little lime juice. This is eaten in the morning on an empty stomach.

 

• The leaves contain powerful antioxidants and vitamins which reduce oxidative stress on the body, helping it to heal itself naturally.

• You can purchase fresh, dried, or powdered curry leaves and use them to flavour delicious meals.They are most commonly used as a spice in Indian cooking, and add an excellent flavour to meat and fish.

• If you suffer with anaemia, eating fresh curry leaves often will provide your body with a rich source of iron and folic acid. Folic acid helps your body to absorb the iron.

 

• They help to improve digestion and boost your body's ability to metabolise fat. This helps to not only regulate weight, but also increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs.

 

• This process also naturally helps the body to stabilise its cholesterol levels and is reduces inflammation in the arteries. Heart disease and atherosclerosis are less of a concern when eating healthy herbs such as this.

 

• Curry leaves also protect the liver from damage as they contain Vitamin A, C and antioxidants which also improves liver function.

 

• Many hair tonics are also created with this herb, as the antioxidants improve the health of scalp tissue and hair follicles.Many believe that this improves hair growth and preventing greying or thinning.

 

• The nutrients within also help to improve the eyesight. This works well when you are eating a diet filled with nutritious leafy greens.

 

• The mashed leaves can be mixed with rose waterand a little lemon juice to create a face pack.Rub this into the face and neck and let sit on the skin for 30 minutes.Wash with water and a gentle soap. This will cleanse the skin of impurities and toxins. Also helping to clear up any pimples.

 

• You can make a healthy curry leaf tea by boiling 15 curry leaves with juice of half a lemon and 3 cups of hot water.This is wonderful for your overall health.

 

• To learn more about the health benefits of herbs, spices and natural foods, please see our other videos.

Hope you all enjoyed this article on curry leaves and its uses, benefits. The helpful properties of this herbs are numerous. Also its medicinal uses are spoked even in Ayurvedas. We will be right here with our another super herb. Untill then, stay happy stay fit.