What is curry leaves ?
The curry tree (Murraya koenigii) is a tropical to subtropical tree in the family Rutaceae (the rue family, which includes rue, citrus, and satinwood), which is native to India and Sri Lanka. Its leaves are used in many dishes in India, Sri Lanka, and neighboring countries.
Curry leaves are aromatic in nature. The leaves are shiny and smooth with paler undersides. Leaves are pinnate, exstipulate. Curry leaves have always been sought after for their unique flavour and usefulness in cooking, but there are also a number of health benefits that make them highly appealing.
Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) has a lot of bioactive principles and it has been proven as the medicinally important plant. As for folk medicine, curry leaf used for the management of diabetes mellitus, application of blades used on bruises, or bites for poisonous animals. The root and stem of the curry plant are also used for kidney pain disorders.While the stem branch is used for gum and clean teeth.
It has Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Calcium and iron in plenty. Its nutritional value benefits both the young and the old alike. Women who suffer from calcium deficiency, osteoporosis etc.
They contain several medicinal properties such as anti-diabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and hepatoprotective properties.
It mainly used in cooking to provide flavouring in cuisine including fish or meat curries, vegetables, fried rice, a soup, pickles, egg omelet, scrambled egg, and curry powder as well.
Uses of curry leaves
Curry leaf is also used in many of the Indian ayurvedic and unani prescription. Fresh juice of curry leaves, with lime juice and sugar, is an effective medicine in the treatment of morning sickness, nausea and vomiting due to indigestion and excessive use of Asian.The curry leaves, ground to a fine paste and mixed with buttermilk, can also be taken on an empty stomach with beneficial results.
Health benefits of curry leaves
- Stops diarrhea
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Good for hair growth
- Digestion disorders
- Prevent diabetes
- Promotes weight loss
- Boost digestion
- Improve blood circulation
- Preserves the liver
- Great for eyesight
HOME REMEDIES OF CURRY LEAVES
Homemade curry leaves hair oil for hair growth and grey hair
Ingredients
One cup of curry leaves
10 numbers of chopped amla or gooseberry
500ml of coconut oil
Method
Take a cup of curry leaves, chopped amla into blender and grind like corse paste.
Add this paste to a thick bottomed pan on medium heat and add half litre of coconut oil.
Cook the paste until all the moisture is gone.It will take around 20-25 minutes.
Your mixture must have turned greenish brown in colour.Turn off the heat.
Let the oil cool down and strain into a jar.
Homemade curry leaves powder
Ingredients
500g of fresh curry leaves
Method
Wash the fresh curry leaves in a tap water for 2 times.
Dried in sunlight for 4-5 days.
Now transfer dried curry leaves into a blender and grind it a fine powder.
Sieve the powder to remove any hard particles.
Store it in an airtight container.
Homemade curry leaves juice for vomiting and morning sickness
Ingredients
10 numbers of curry leaves
Half of lime juice
One teaspoon of sugar
Half cup of water
Method
Take a curry leaves into a blender and grind like fine paste.
Add this paste in small bowl and sieve the paste to remove any hard particles.
Combine a curry leaves juice, lime juice, and sugar in a cup.
Enjoy your healthy drinks.
Try this remedy for one times a day.
You might see better results.
Homemade curry leaves butter milk for gastro-instestinal
Ingredients
Half teaspoon of curry leaves powder
One cup of butter milk
Method
Combine a half teaspoon of curry leaves powder, one pinch of salt and butter milk in a cup.
Enjoy your healthy drinks.
You can try this remedy for a times a day.
You might see better results.
