Know All About The Wonder Curry Leaves

Curry leaves, have a distinctive aroma, flavor and taste besides being the wonder medicine for many diseases and disorders. These wonder leaves form the basis of most Indian cuisines and is most popular in South India. It is added to various recipes, curries, besides being used by as an important ingredient to make chutneys and powders. Yes, most Indians prefer them in the pure fresh form because of the health benefits, aroma, taste and flavor. It would be appropriate to know all about the health benefits of the curry leaves, so we can use this wonder leaves as an important of our diet.


Yes, curry leaves are the wonder leaves for digestion. These wonder leaves form a good herbal tonic with digestive enzymes. Curry leaves help to improve the working of the digestive system involving the stomach and small intestines and help to improve the quality of digestive juices secretions. This wonder leaves aroma, taste and visual effect helps good secretion of saliva aiding effective digestion.  The mild laxative effect of this wonder leaf eliminates disorders created by certain types of food. In addition the aroma and taste of curry leaves helps to get over the bitter taste in your mouth after an attack of flu.


Never miss the delicious and cooling power of drinking buttermilk with crushed or finely chopped curry leaves. Just add a bit of salt and have it as an accompaniment after a heavy meal or on a hot summer afternoon. You are sure to digest your food and also cool your system and feel real good. Yes, buttermilk with curry leaves, powdered cumin seeds and salt can be had to give quick and effective relief from an upset stomach or loss of appetite, diarrhea and dysentery. In addition you can use a paste made of these fresh or dried wonder leaves with those of coriander and mint and be sure of effective relief.



Pregnant women who suffer from hyper emesis gravid rum causing severe vomiting, nausea and dehydration, which could cause serious health conditions like electrolyte loss, and nutrition deficiencies in the mother and child can be remedied by a paste of curry leaves, lime juice, with honey, sugar or sugar candy. In addition the root and bark of these wonder leaves has been effectively used in herbal medicine to treat bilious vomiting.



Do make use of curry leaves in your diet to stop falling and premature graying of hair. These wonder leaves can be put fresh into hot coconut oil and used to nourish the hair roots. This could also help in premature graying of hair. In addition do benefit from the external application of a poultice made of these wonder leaves to cure skin eruptions and other minor skin infections.



The powder of bark and root of this wonder leaves plant has been used after research for its medicinal properties to cure a wide range of disorders including diabetes. However diabetics have to take other measures also along with taking advantage of the parts of this wonder leaves plant. Yes it has also been used to cure kidney pain.



It is true; the extract of fresh curry leaves can be used to help people with bad eyesight and also to help further progress of such disorders. These wonder leaves have also prevented progress of cataract. Yes the fruit of this plant can also be eaten for medicinal qualities. It can be externally applied in case of insect bites and [poisonous stings too.



To conclude do take advantage of the health benefits of these wonder leaves and include it in your curries, vegetables, salads, and chutneys. You are sure to enjoy good health and get relief from a number of ailments too.