Curry leaves

 Curry leaves🌿

These are the foliage of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii). 

This tree is used for both medicinal & culinary applications. 

Leaves have an aromatic flavour so, are widely used in the Indian recipes.  

Researches have  consuming them may help improve antioxidant defenses in your body. Hence improves our immune system. 

🌿Have antioxidants that protect the body cells by reducing oxidative stress.

-Rich in protective plant substances, such as alkaloids, glycosides, and phenolic compounds.

🌿Contain many compounds like linalool, alpha-terpinene, myrcene, mahanimbine, caryophyllene, murrayanol, and alpha-pinene which act as antioxidants.

🌿Protect against induced oxidative damage of the 

-nervous system, 

-heart, 

-brain and 

-kidneys .

🌿Rich in Vitamins & minerals 

Kadi patta, have copper, calcium, phosphorus, fibre, magnesium & iron. They also possess many types of vitamins like vitamins A, B, C and E which are required for good health.

🌿Help in keeping diabetes in check

Presence of minerals like iron, zinc & copper which stimulate the pancreas-

& protect insulin-producing cells of the pancreas from free radical damage. 

🌿Healthy nervous system

Have neuroprotective properties  

Curry leaves protect against neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease which occur due to oxidative stress. 

Sharpen your memory

Reduce the effects of amnesia.

🌿Relieves morning sickness & nausea.

Aaromatic flavour help increase digestive secretions.

🌿Eye health 

Contains of vitamin A that help promote the eye cornea, the transparent layering that covers the eye.

 🌿Skin Health

Anti-microbial properties & presence of Vit-A & C help make curry leaves beneficial for the skin. 

🌿Reduce the risk of heart disease  

Studies show it combats the high cholesterol &  triglyceride levels in the body. 

🌿Have Anticancer effects 

Curry leaf extract has been shown to be toxic to cervical cancer cells in test-tube research.

An alkaloid compound in curry leaves called girinimbine induces colon cancer cell death 

Antioxidants like quercetin, catechin, rutin and gallic acid.

Curry leaves have powerful anticancer properties.

🌿Have pain-relieving properties as well. 

Contain anti-inflammatory compounds like carbazole alkaloids, compounds that have antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

🌿Curry leaves / Kadi patta not only add flavor to dishes but also make it a preventive food.

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