Today as I was cooking I realised that as a South Indian I probably add curry leaves to all the dishes. Then I realised this leaf is used all over India especially for the fragrance it renders to the food. I was recollecting the health benefits of curry leaves and came up with quite a few.
It is rich in iron , vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, calcium , phosphorus , vitamin E , vitamin B etc. Then I sat down to read more and came up with quite a lot.
Let me summarize this for you. -This humble leaf is so high in fiber that it helps diabetics.-The antioxidant property in it helps fight cholesterol and acts as an antioxidant.-This property also helps prevent premature greying of hair and improves hair health.-
It helps in digestion and alters the way body metabolises fat.-
They detoxify our liver and help maintain liver health.- Aids in weight loss too.
HOW TO USE CURRY LEAVES
*Make curry leaves powder and use it regularly with meals(look for recipe at https://hebbarskitchen.com)
*Boil curry leaves in water and strain it and add a few drops of honey in it and drink it for fat metabolism.
*For the hair , heat curry leaves in 2 table spoons of coconut oil till the edges turn black. Then crush and strain it and apply on the scalp.
*We can use it like a face mask with yoghurt to have blemishless skin.So let’s try and include as much of this humble leaf as we can in various ways and improve our health.