Generally we use curry leaves to give a special taste and aroma to every dish. But do you know that apart from enhancing the taste, curry leaves also have some magical and miraculous benefits, knowing which you will be really surprised. In Ayurveda and home remedies, it is also known as ‘Meethi Neem’, which is no less than a boon for health.

Curry leaves are rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin E, carbohydrate, fiber, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It helps in improving the health of your heart, increasing the immunity of the body as well as keeping hair and skin diseases away. It has many types of medicinal properties, which are very beneficial for health. If you eat it regularly for 15 days continuously, you will start feeling many tremendous changes in your body.

Protects the liver from dangerous damage

If your lifestyle includes alcohol consumption and it is causing damage to the liver, then you should not forget to include curry leaves in your diet. According to a medical research (Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research), the oxidative stress and toxins formed in the body due to kaempferol cause severe damage to the liver. Vitamin A and Vitamin C present in curry leaves detoxify the liver and help it function well.

Magic tonic for weak and gray hair

Curry leaves are considered elixir for hair health. It helps a lot in strengthening the hair roots from within, darkening them naturally, preventing hair fall and preventing dandruff.

• As hair tonic: For this, boil the curry leaves in water so much that they dissolve completely and the color of the water becomes dark green. Apply this tonic on your scalp for 15-20 minutes. Massaging hair with this twice a week stops hair fall immediately.


• Hair pack with curd: Mix half cup curry leaves with curd and grind it well. Apply this thick mixture on your hair and roots like a hair pack and wash it with clean water after a few minutes.

Very helpful in obesity and weight loss

You will be surprised to know that this small leaf from the kitchen is also helpful in reducing our weight rapidly. The rich amount of fiber present in curry leaves helps in removing excess stubborn fats and toxins accumulated in the body. Chewing curry leaves every day on an empty stomach increases the metabolism of the body, which reduces weight and reduces cholesterol. So next time when curry leaves come in your plate, chew it and eat it instead of throwing it out.

Protection from dangerous heart diseases

This leaf plays an important role in reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It protects us from serious heart diseases and fatal diseases like atherosclerosis by increasing the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. Curry leaves have strong antioxidant properties that prevent oxidation of cholesterol in the body, thereby preventing the level of bad cholesterol from increasing. In this way it helps in keeping us away from every small and big problem to the heart.

Prevent anemia and blood deficiency

Anemia is not only caused by lack of blood in the body, but when the body’s ability to absorb iron and use it properly decreases, the risk of anemia increases significantly. Curry leaves are a panacea for getting rid of this disease because it contains high amounts of iron and folic acid. If you are suffering from anemia, start chewing one date and 3 curry leaves daily in the morning on an empty stomach. Due to this, the iron level of the body improves rapidly.

Controls blood sugar and diabetes

The special fiber found in curry leaves controls the blood sugar level by affecting the level of insulin in the blood. It contains many types of anti-diabetic agents which maintain glucose levels by increasing the activity of insulin in the body. Therefore, start consuming curry leaves every morning on an empty stomach and easily get rid of serious diseases like diabetes.

Gives a tremendous boost to digestion power

Curry leaves completely prevent acidity, gas or indigestion in the stomach and helps in keeping the digestive system calm. It also provides instant relief from the symptoms of diarrhea, as it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which are effective in quickly calming stomach upset. According to Ayurveda, it rapidly reduces pitta dosha of the stomach by balancing the three doshas of the body.

Provides relief from chest and nasal congestion

If you are troubled by persistent cough, sinus or phlegm problems, then make curry leaves a part of your daily diet. The Vitamin C, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties present in it do not allow mucus to accumulate in the chest and provide immediate relief from blocked nose and throat infection.

So you see, curry leaves not only enhance the taste of food, but it also helps our body in fighting many serious diseases. So without any delay, make it a part of your daily diet from today itself and stay healthy!