Curry leaves (Karuvepillai)

Today I would like to discuss the benefits of Curry leaves and why should we take it in our daily food. 

Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavor to every dish. However many of us will remove the curry leaf from our food and keep it aside in our plate. Especially kids never like it may be because of the little hardness and time taken to chew it. If we know the complete benefits of curry leaf, I think we don’t throw it out. Every parent should educate their kids about the benefits and uses of curry leaves so that they can enjoy the benefits.

Siddha and Ayurveda tell about the magic of curry leaves in our day to day life. Research proves that Curry leaves hold many medicinal benefits. Recent research shows that the regular intake of curry leaf reduces the risk of Cancer. 

Curry leaves packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons and vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, curry leaves help your heart function better, fights infections and can enliven your hair and skin with vitality.

Curry leaves help your blood sugar levels by affecting the insulin activity of the body and reduces ones blood sugar levels. Also the type and amount of fiber contained within the leaves play a significant role in lowering blood sugar levels. So, if you suffer from diabetes, a Curry leaf is the best natural method to keeping your blood sugar levels in check.

To help keep your blood sugars under check, you should ideally add curry leaves to all your meals. Alternatively, consuming fresh curry leaves on an empty stomach every day might do the trick as well.

If you suffer from diarrhoea gently crush some Curry leaves into a ball (the size of a Goose berry), and drink it with buttermilk. Do this twice to thrice a day for relief.

Curry leaves has always been known to prevent greying of the hair due to the presence of various nutrients in the body. 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.

To help strengthen your hair and fight dandruff, add the juice of Curry leaves, to 100ml of coconut oil. Heat this oil till it turns blackish and apply it to your scalp regularly

 

So, the next time you see curry leaves in your plate, don’t throw away but eat them to reap their amazing health benefits.