Curry leaves

Curry leaves
Biological name:Murraya koenigii
Family:Rutaceae.
Local name:कडीपत्ता (marathi).
Curry tree is a tropical to subtropical tree.curry leaves tree is native to Asia.Mostly leaves of the plant are used in many dishes in Indian Cuisines.Curry leaves are also known as sweet Neem leaves.Leaves of the plants has a specific Aroma.curry leaves produces small white flowers which can self pollinate to produce small black Drupes containing a single,large visible seeds.The berry pulp is edible,with a sweet flavor.
Curry leaves are rich in vitamin A,vitamin B,and Vitamin B12 .
Curry leaves also containing or also good sorce of Iron and calcium.
chemical constituents of curry leaves:
Curry leaves compound found in curry tree leaves,steams,barks and seeds include Cinnamaldehyde and Nemerous carbazole alkaloids including mahanimbine,girnimbine and mahanine.
Curry leaves also contaning vitamin A,vitamin B,Vitamin C and vitamin B12.
uses of curry leaves:
*The fresh leaves are valued in cuisines of south and Southeast Asia.curry leaves are most widely used in southern and west coast Indian cooking.
*The leaves are also used as a herb in Ayurvedic and siddha medicines.
*Curry leaves are used for weight loss ,Carbazole alkaloids work against weight gain and helps in regulating cholesterol level in the body.
*Curry leaves are used for the treatment of upset stomach.
*Woman in their frist trimester of pregnancy can opt for curry leaves in order to get relif from morning sickness &Nausea.
*Essential oil of curry leaves can helps in reducing stress effectively.studies show that inhaling linalool can helps reducing stress,Anxiety and depression.
*Curry leaves can stimulate hair follicles and promote growth of healthy strands with normal hair pigment.curry leaves can be used for dealing hair loss and premature graying of hairs and also curry leaves extracts can help in dealing with dandruff and flaky scalp.

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