Health benefits of Curry leaves

Update: 2020-01-31 21:05 IST

Curry leaves are often limited to being a garnish or spice substitute and are also perfect for health. These may be pungent tropical herbs but eating them comes with a variety of health benefits. These also contain minerals, such as iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, and various vitamins. Here's an insight on why you should eat them.

Weight Loss

This herb has properties that lower cholesterol levels, such as triglycerides and hold obesity at bay. Additionally, the fibre content stimulates the metabolism of the body. Chewing on just 4-5 curry leaves a day may help you knock off those extra kilos slowly and steadily.

Anti-Bacterial Properties

The carbazole alkaloids present in curry leaves contain anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Not only does it help keep disease and infections at bay it also prevents oxidative cell damage aiding in the prevention of cancer.

Digestive Wellness

Curry leaves are the ultimate detox tool that helps eliminate extra toxic waste from the body-for this purpose, Ayurveda recommends it as a medicinal herb. It is perfect for the liver, as well as other digestive organs.

Blood & Eye Health

The vitamin A content in curry leaves can help prevent the onset of macular degeneration, and keep the vision and corneal health in shipshape. In addition, the iron content ensures that red blood cells are healthy and your haemoglobin levels don't drop. It also improves blood circulation.

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