Kadi Patta - Kari Patta - Meetha Neem - Curry Patta

In Ayurveda it is believed that Dried Kadi Patta has mild laxative properties that not only help the stomach get rid of unwanted waste, it also rids the body of ‘ama’ (or toxic waste) and balances out the pitta levels in the body. Even though curry leaves have mildly laxative properties, it is a great remedy for diarrhea.

Curry leaves are the aromatic and versatile little leaves that can transform even an ordinary dish like upma or poha into a gourmet’s delight. They are a staple part of the Indian diet because of their distinctive flavor and visual appeal they add to the cuisine. The leaves are also used to make mouth-watering chutneys and powders to accompany rice, dhosa and idli.

The main nutrients found in curry leaves are carbohydrates, energy, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, copper, and minerals. It also contains various vitamins like nicotinic acid and vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, antioxidants, plant sterols, amino acids, glycosides, and flavonoids.

Loaded with nutritional values, curry leaf has medicinal, preventive and beauty benefits as well. It destroys germs, relieves fever and heat, improves appetite, softens stool and relieves flatulence. Tender curry leaf is of more value than ripe ones. It is healthy for the eyes and hair. The roots and stem are also of great importance in Ayurvedic preparations and treatments.

Curry Leaves Benefits:

Curry Leaves are widely used in the Indian kitchens in curries, rice, snacks, etc. They are known for their aromatic and distinctive flavor; however, they have more than just appetite-tickling flavour. These leaves are said to have various health and beauty benefits to offer. Dried Kadi Patta are herbs that are known to have essential nutrients that help in conditions like weight loss, blood pressure, indigestion, anemia, diabetes, acne, hair loss, etc. These aromatic leaves, also known as Curry leaves, have nutrients like copper, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, carbohydrates, energy, magnesium and iron. They also possess many types of vitamins like vitamins A, B, C and E and amino acids beneficial for health.

Curry leaves have antioxidants that fight the cell damaging free radicals in the body and keep the body from any health problem. Most illnesses are caused by infections or involve oxidative cell damage at some point or the other. Curry leaves come packed with carbazole alkaloids, compounds that have antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.