This eastern seasoning has benefits that could make a difference across the globe.
Are you a fan of Indian or Pakistani cuisine? Well, curry might be the key to better health so it may be time to try some eastern cooking!
Hair: Simmer crushed curry leaves in coconut oil until dark and apply to your hair and scalp to maintain healthy hair and stimulate growth. Regular consumption of curry leaves is believed to also prevent premature graying of hair.
Weight loss: It is believed that chewing or eating a few curry leaves a day will help you lose weight.
Digestion: Consuming curry leaves or crushed curry regularly will help with healthy stomach function and also can be used to treat diarrhea.
Eye health: Compounds found in curry leaves can help to maintain good eye sight and is also believed to prevent cataracts.
Skin problems: Skin irritation, bruises, and even burns can be treated by using curry leaves broken down topically.
Upset Stomach: Morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting can be treated effectively by adding the juice of curry leaves to some lime juice and a bit of sugar.
Women's health: Women in India have been taking powdered curry after after giving birth to boost their health.
Diabetes: It is believed that consuming about 10 curry leaves a day can help to alleviate diabetes. The weight loss properties of curry leaves further lower the chances of developing diabetes resulting from obesity.
Kidney health: Though not the leaves, curry plant root juices taken orally are believed to relieve pain related to kidney problems.
If you are not sure how to obtain fresh curry leaves, go to your local Asian market or even substitute curry powder!
