Curry Leaves Powder / Karuvepillai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Rutaceae

Genus: Murraya

Species: M. koenigii

Binomial name: Murraya koenigii

Curry leaves are very popular in India because of their aroma and striking taste. The native of this curry leaf tree in India. Due to its excellent distinct flavor, it takes an important place in Indian kitchens. Apart from the taste and flavor, curry leaves have some important health benefits.

It is a rich source of calcium, iron, Vitamin, A, B, C, and B2, so it is used to treat calcium deficiency in folk medicine. Curry leaves are also considered the best medicine for weight loss. 

Health Benefits

• Curry leaves have a good amount of carbazole alkaloids that will work against weight gain and also help to regulate the cholesterol level. It is one of the important herbs for weight loss.
• Consuming the curry leaves powder with buttermilk on the empty stomach helps to deal with stomach-related problems like constipation, diarrhea, and dysentery.
• Curry leaves are used as a natural treatment for bacterial infections. It has a good amount of anti-cancer, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that help to remove harmful free radicals from the body.
• Curry leaf has a good amount of Vitamin A, so traditionally it is used for better eyesight.
• Curry leaves help to reduce the blood glucose level and protect the insulin-production cell. SO curry leaves are good for diabetic patients.