Health and Wellness
Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: Eating kadi patta (curry leaves) offers benefits for digestion, heart health, blood sugar control, and hair/skin due to antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and iron, helping with issues like anemia, high cholesterol, and promoting overall vitality. They stimulate digestive enzymes, reduce bad cholesterol (LDL), fight free radicals, and are rich in nutrients that support hair follicles, making them great for adding to food or consuming in juice.
Digestive Health
Aids digestion: Stimulates digestive enzymes, relieving indigestion, bloating, and constipation.
Liver support: Antioxidants help detoxify the liver and improve its function.
Heart Health & Blood Sugar
Lowers cholesterol: Reduces LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol.
Manages blood sugar: Helps regulate blood glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity.
Hair & Skin
Strengthens hair: Rich in protein and beta-carotene, reducing hair fall and premature graying.
Nourishes scalp: Antifungal/antibacterial properties fight dandruff; can be used in oils.
Skin health: Antioxidants help cleanse skin and fight blemishes.
Other Benefits
Rich in nutrients: High in iron, folic acid, antioxidants (Vitamin C, A, etc.).
Immunity & Antioxidants: Fights free radicals, boosts immunity, and protects against cell damage.
Weight management: Fiber keeps you full, while compounds may prevent fat accumulation.
How to Use
Add fresh leaves to your cooking (sambar, poha, curries).
Drink curry leaf juice on an empty stomach.
Make a hair tonic by boiling leaves in coconut oil.