{"id":108607,"date":"2021-08-20T13:59:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T08:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=108607"},"modified":"2021-08-20T11:39:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T06:09:50","slug":"what-are-curry-leaves-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/health\/what-are-curry-leaves-and-its-benefits","title":{"rendered":"What Are Curry Leaves And Its Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves are known as the foliage of Curry trees. Curry leaves are highly aromatic and uniquely flavoured leaves, which are used for cooking and medical purposes. Curry trees are known to be native to India. South Indian dishes are considered incomplete and unauthentic without the flavours of curry leaves. Curry leaves are highly beneficial for the health, skin, and hair as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are the benefits of curry leaves?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves enrich with essential nutritional compounds, including vitamin-a, vitamin-b, vitamin- c, vitamin-B2, vitamin-B6 iron, and calcium. It also enriches with linalool, alpha-terpinene, and myrcene-like compounds, which work as antioxidants for our bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduces cholesterol levels:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The antioxidant properties in the curry leaves help in lowering bad cholesterol and helps in producing good cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boosts digestion:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mild laxative properties in curry leaves helps in digesting food.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enhances hair growth:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves help in promoting hair growth and reducing hair fall. (<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mixing in a few curry leaves in your regular hair oil will help in solving your hair concerns<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beneficial for the eyes:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitamin-A in curry leaves helps prevent eye disorders, such as night blindness and loss of vision.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Promotes weight loss:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels helping in losing weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helps in blood circulation:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Consumption of curry leaves helps in easing menstrual issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Treats wounds:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paste of curry leaves helps in healing wounds, cuts, and infections rapidly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helps control blood sugar:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Incorporating curry leaves in your diet can help you control your blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Anti-inflammatory:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves help in reducing inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Neuro-protective:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves may help in protecting the health of your nervous system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Anti-bacterial:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves contain anti-bacterial properties, which will protect bacteria from growing in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Are there any side effects of curry leaves?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are no potential side effects of curry leaves. However, some people may not like the strong fragrance and taste of it. Therefore, it is not recommended for individuals who prefer light flavours for their food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How can curry leaves be consumed?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves are usually added to different dishes. However, it can also be consumed raw, or the extract can be drunk natural as well. Drinking curry leaves extract in the morning before breakfast is highly beneficial for those who have diabetes. Also, adding curry leaves to your tea will help you lose weight. Curry leaves can also be used for skin and hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curry leaves paste can be applied directly on the skin for wounds. These can be added to coconut oil and applied to hair for reducing hair fall. Its paste can be combined with fenugreek paste and some olive oil and used as a hair mask for promoting hair growth and having shiner-looking hair.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curry leaves are known as the foliage of Curry trees. Curry leaves are highly aromatic and uniquely flavoured leaves, which are used for cooking and medical purposes. Curry trees are known to be native to India. South Indian dishes are considered incomplete and unauthentic without the flavours of curry leaves. 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