Curry leaf

CURRY LEAF

Scientific name: Murraya koenigii

 

 

 

The curry tree is widely seen in the tropical and subtropical regions.

It belongs to the family Rutaceae, and it is a native to India.

It is most widely seen in the Indian cooking 

Usually fried in the vegetable oil along with mustard seeds and chopped onions at the first stage of preparation.

These leaves are been used in Ayurveda and siddha medicine in which they are been believed to have anti-disease properties.

 

 

AMAZING BENEFITS OF CURRY LEAF:

1. Weight loss:

   Surprising as it may sound, curry leaves can aid weight loss. Carbazole alkaloids work against weight gain and help in regulating cholesterol levels in the body. 

2. Relives morning sickness and nausea:

   Curry leaves helps in increasing digestive secretions and relieve nausea, morning sickness and vomiting.

3. Good for diabetes:

   Curry leaf will help in the decrease in the glucose level in the blood.

4. Good for eyesight:

   Curry leaf prevent early onset of cataract. This primarily because curry leaves are rich in Vitamin A.

5. Reduce stress:

   Essential oil of curry leaves can help in reducing stress effectively. This is probably because calming effect of scent of curry leaves. 

6.  Heals wounds, burns:-

  Curry leaves can be ground to make a fresh paste. You can add a little water to it make the paste more consistent and apply it directly on skin burns, bruises and skin eruptions like boils. 

7. Improves memory:-

  Incorporating curry leaves in your diet can have beneficial effects on your memory. It can help in dealing with impaired memory disorders such as Alzheimer's.