Curry leaves not only add flavor to the food but also have many health benefits.
Health Benefits of Curry Leaves or Kadi Patta
- Maintains Blood Sugar Levels
Curry leaves lower blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity. Presence of fiber in the leaves helps in controlling blood sugar levels.
Curry leaves protect liver from oxidative stress, harmful toxins stimulates the organ to work more efficiently. They are also helpful in protecting the liver from various diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.
- Helps Keep Anaemia at Bay
Kadi patta or curry leaves are rich source of iron and folic acid. Anaemia is not only about the lack of iron in body but also about the body’s inability to absorb iron and use it. This is where folic acid comes into play. Folic acid is mainly responsible for iron absorption. Hence curry leaves are good for anaemia. Eating curry leaves two leaves a day can be treat of anemia.
- Treats and Prevents Skin Infections
Kadi patta contains very strong antioxidant properties in addition to powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antiprotozoal properties. As such it's a great home remedy to deal with common skin infections like acne and fungal infections of the nail.
- Protects From Heart Disease
Curry leaves prevent the oxidation of cholesterol as it is packed with antioxidants. This in turn increases the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) and protects heart disease and atherosclerosis.
Curry leaves contain high amounts of Vitamin A and are good for eyesight. Vitamin A contains carotenoids which protect the cornea.
Curry leaves is good remedy for diarrhea. Carbazole alkaloids in the curry leaves contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. As anti bacterial, curry leaves can treat diarrhea. It also may be used as a laxative to overcome the constipation problem.
- Reduces Congestion in the Chest and Nose
Kadi patta or curry leaves is a very effective home remedy to relieve the symptoms of wet cough, sinusitis or chest congestion as it is packed with Vitamin C, A and compounds such as kaempferol that is a very potent anti-inflammatory, decongestant and antioxidative agent, curry leaves can also help loosen up and release congested mucous.
Kadi patta prevents greying of the hair. Also very effective in treating damaged hair, adding bounce to limp hair, strengthening the shaft of thin hair, hair fall and treats dandruff.
Curry leaves juice or paste can be applied on burns, cuts, bruises, skin irritations and insect bites for quick recovery and clean healing.
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