Curry Leaves - Health Benefits

Curry Leaves - Health Benefits

The curry tree (Murraya koenigii) is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India.

Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighbouring countries. Often used in curries, the leaves generally go by the name "curry leaves", though they are also translated as "sweet neem leaves" in most Indian languages (as opposed to ordinary neem leaves which are bitter).

Product Name : Curry Leaves Crushed
Small Description: Rich, aromatic seasoning. Anti-diabetic & anti-microbial. Highly aromatic food as well as medicinal ingredient.
Full Description: Crushed curry leaves are shiny and dark green in color and have a distinct aroma and taste. Curry leaves recipe involves the use of fresh curry as well as powdered curry leaves to enhance the flavor of salads, chutneys and spices.

The health benefits of curry leaves include improved functioning of the small intestine and stomach, improved quality of digestive juices during digestion, and increased salivary secretion. Most Indian dishes are devoid without the addition of curry leaves and hence any form of curry leaves substitute in its place does not match to the real thing.

Indians usually require fresh curry leaves in their diet. The leaves have a strong aroma, reminding one of anise and citrus. Curry leaves health benefits also include relief from kidney pain, treatment of minor superficial skin injuries, and managing diabetes.  Our curry leaves are prepared by drying fresh leaves every week and have more subtle flavor than the fresh.

Dried curry leaves have an appetizing aroma of roasted curry and the flavor is delicately spicy, faintly bitter with hint of citrus and bell pepper. It is one of magical herbs with distinct flavor which brings out the great aroma of most South Indian Curries. It is mild green with pale green undersides, firm and fairly stiff leaves. The scent is so refreshing that it instantly tantalizes the taste buds.

1.  A good remedy for nausea and indigestion. Extract juice of curry leaves, squeeze a lime and add a pinch of sugar.
2.  Chew a few leaves every day to lose weight .
3.  Curry leaves are also known to improve eyesight, so make sure you do not throw away the leaves while eating. It is also believed to prevent cataract.
4.  Curry leaves are also good for hair growth and colour. If you don't like its raw taste, you can buy the curry leaf powder widely available in the market and have it with dosa or hot rice. You can also make it at home. This will prevent pre mature greying of hair.
5. Alternatively, you can also add a few curry leaves to your hair oil and boil it for a few minutes. Applying this hair tonic will keep your hair healthy.