benefits of curry leaves

If you suffer from a wet cough, sinusitis or chest congestion, kadi patta is a very effective home remedy to relieve the symptoms. Packed with vitamin C, A and compounds such as kaempferol that is a very potent anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, anti fungal, decongestant and antioxidative agent, curry leaves can help loosen up and release congested mucous.

kadi patta contains very strong antioxidant properties , antibacterial, antifungal and antiprotozoal properties. This makes a great home remedy for common skin infections like acne and fungal infections of the nail that are often difficult to treat.

Kadi patta has always been known to help in preventing greying of the hair. But it also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff. The best part about this benefit is that you can either choose to eat the curry leaves to help with your hair woes or apply it to your scalp as a remedy.

Curry leaves are perhaps one of the highly popular herbs used in India since times immemorial. As the name suggests curry leaves are herbs which are added to curries, stews, soups, legumes, and many such preparations. Curry leaves are an integral part of Indian cooking style where many of the traditional and contemporary recipes are incomplete without curry leaves. Curry leaves are added not just for the flavour that they add, but they also stand to provide many benefits from health point of view.

Curry plant is a native of India and Sri Lanka. It is cultivated in almost all regions in India, as most households use curry leaves on a regular basis. It is a medium sized plant which grows up to a height of about 3 m. The leaves are distributed in 2030 leaflets. The leaves are slightly bitter and very aromatic.

The nutrients found in curry leaves, per 100 g, include 60 g of moisture, 6 g of protein, 1 g of fat, 16 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of dietary fiber, and 4 g of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C.

The carbazole alkaloids present in curry leaves play an important role in controlling diarrhoea. For this purpose, curry leaves can be taken either as juice or as a freshly ground paste.

The presence of antioxidants, vitamins and alkaloids in curry leaves helps in promoting health of digestive system.

Curry leaves are a good source of vitamin A and it is one of the most important components for maintaining good eyesight. Taking fresh curry leaves on a daily basis promotes good eyesight.

The incidence of number of cancer patients has increased in India in the recent times. Though, there are effective treatments available to reduce cancer, the side effects of the treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy can also be troublesome. Research on the extracts of curry leaves has shown a reduction in the side effects of both chemotherapy and radiation therapy.