Curry Leaves And Your Health

Curry leaves have over the years become a popular condiment in our stews and soups. The taste and smell of curry can hardly be resisted, especially when used in stews and pepper soups.
Botanically called “Murraya Koenigi” curry leaves contain protein, fat, carbolydrate, minerals and vitamins. Fresh leaves when boiled under pressure produce a volatile oil which is also very medicinal.
According to H.K. Bakhm curry leaves possess the qualities of a herbal tonic. They strengthen the functions of the stomach and promote its action. It’s also used as a mild laxative. Juice extracted from curry leaves can be mixed with buttermilk and drank.
Those who want to reduce their weight can find curry leaves very effective. Eating 10 fresh fully grown curry leaves every morning for three months can make one .
As one weight drops, the blood sugar level is also indirectly controlled, in other words, curry leaves can help prevent diabetes.
In diabetes curry leaves are effective since it first and foremost controls weight. Once the weight is reduced, the diabetic patient stop passing sugar in his or her urine.
For those who have kidney problems curry leaves can be useful. The root of curry leaves can be used to relieve pains associated with the kidneys.
And besides, kidney ailment gotten from diabetes can be controlled with curry. Most often it has been discovered that most kidney problems stem from much sugar. If the sugar in urine can thus be curbed with the herb, then it’s likely symptoms can be eliminated gradually.
In one of my articles I narrated how too much salt intake can lead to baldness and mental retardation. Now the use of curry leaves can help check the graying of hair, especially people suffering from premature graying of hair.
To check premature graying of hair, the leaves of curry can be used to nourish the hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier with normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of juice or squeezed and mixed with buttermilk.
That is not all. To make a hair tonic with curry leaves, you can boil the leaves in coconut oil till they are reduced to a black thick residue, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth, and retaining the natural pigmentation.
It has also been found by herbalists that curry leaves are effective as an eye cleanser. Freshly pressed curry leaves water dropped into the eyes make them look bright, and helps prevents cataract.
Curry leaves are good in the treatment of burns and insect bites. The fruit of curry tree is good in this regard. But if one cannot find fruit, the leaves can be used. All you need is to squeeze the leaves and mix it with lime juice. Be careful because it can only be used for outside treatment. Once the leaves are mixed with line juice, then apply on the area of insect or burn. Alternatively, you can make a poultice and place on the area.