Description
Curry leaves are named as they impart flavors to curries also called as sweet neem. Apart from being flavorful, it processes several medicinal and nutritional benefits.
They are anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal. Presence of carbazole alkaloids makes it anti-carcinogenic and anti-diarrheal.
It lowers cholesterol levels, relieves gastrointestinal issues, and protects liver and eyes.
Curry leaves are also found to have radio-protective properties for people who have undergone chemotherapy. It protects the chromosome and bone marrow.
It is also a boon to hair related issues.
All the above properties is credited to its high nutritional profile. It contains carbohydrates, fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and minerals. It also is rich in amino acids, vitamins like nicotinic acid and vitamin C, A, B complex and vitamin E.
Antioxidants like glycosides, and flavonoids.
Resveratrol, an anti-aging compound richly found in red-wine is also found in curry leaves.
It is very beneficial for several skin conditions and makes your skin healthy and glowing and hair black, long and strong.
