Curry Leaves: The Three-in-One Herb That Can Bring You Health, Happiness & Wealth

Come Monsoon, the curry plant's lush green leaves and twigs ( also called kadipatta in Bengali) begin to sprout all over Bengal. The plant is native to the Western ghats and thrives in tropical regions. In Bengal find a lot of homes growing curry leaves in their backyard. Harvesting these greens is a great source of secondary income for many rural households in the state. The fresh leaves can be used to make pickles, chutney, and other curries. Curry Leaves have an aromatic taste that blends well with Indian dishes. They are also known as pandan or pandanus leaves. This herb has been used as a home remedy for stress, headache, nausea, gastric problems, rheumatism, toothaches, and arthritis pain. Here is everything you need to know about this magical herb.

Health Benefits of Curry Leaves

The most common benefits of curry Leaves are listed below

 

1. Being a great source of antioxidants, curry leaves can help reduce the risk of heart disease. They can also prevent blood clot formation, making them useful for people with diabetes and hypertension. 

2. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of curry leaves are useful in treating allergy symptoms. You can use them as a natural remedy for colds and coughs too.

3. Curry leaves can also be used to treat digestive disorders like acidity, indigestion, and intestinal worms.

4. The eugenol present in curry leaves is known to be great for dental health. It can also be used as an antiseptic.

5. The iron content in curry leaves is great for pregnant women as it helps reduce fatigue and anemia. it also promotes blood flow and boosts energy levels.

6. Curry Leaves are also used to treat respiratory disorders like asthma and bronchitis.

Curry Leaves Nutritional Facts

The nutrition facts of curry leaves are as follows:

1. Curry leaves are rich in iron and therefore are good for anemia patients. It also helps in the formation of hemoglobin in the blood.

2. It contains vitamins A, B, and C which are good for eye health.

3. A 100g of curry leaves contain about 30 calories which makes it a great diet option.

4. It is rich in electrolytes and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium which are essential for the body.

5. It is a rich source of antioxidants that helps fight against diseases and aging.

6. It is also rich in proteins and fibers which makes it a great diet option for people with diabetes.

How to use curry Leaves?

  

* The best way to use curry leaves is to add them to the curry while cooking. they can also be used to make chutneys, and pickles, or even be added to a soup. 

* Since curry leaves add a strong flavor to the dish, you should use them in moderation.

* You can also make tea by mixing curry leaves in the hot water and drinking to relieve cold cough and digestive issues.

* You can also use it as a mosquito repellent by mixing it with water and spray.

Curry Leaves Chutney

curry Leaves - 250 gm

Green chili - 3

mustard and urad dal - 1teaspoon

coconut grated -2 tablespoon

tamarind - lemon size

Method:

1. keep a pan on the stove, pour one spoon of oil and add mustard, and urad dal.

2. When mustard sputtered  then add curry leaves, and chili, and stir them well

                      

   

         

3. Finally add grated coconut and stir it once.

                

4. Leave it to cool.

5. Add tamarind and grind it.

    

6. Curry Leaves Chutney is now ready.

Curry Leaf Nutritional Fact

The Nutrition facts of curry leaves are as follows:

1. Curry Leaves are rich in iron and therefore are good for anemia patients.

2. It also helps in the formation of hemoglobin in the blood.

3. It contains vitamins A, B, and C which are good for eye health.

4. A 100 gram of curry leaves contain 30 calories which makes it a great diet option.

5. Curry leaves are rich in electrolytes and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium in the body.

6. It is a rich source of antioxidants that helps fight against diseases and aging.

7. It is also rich in protein and fiber which makes it a great diet option for people with

 diabetes.

Why do we worship Curry Leaves?

Curry Leaves are one of the nine plants that are used in the worship of Goddess Lakshmi. In Hindu Mythology, the story of how these nine plants came to be used in the worship of a goddess is fascinating she was the wife of Lord  Vishnu, the protector of the Devas. Goddess Lakshmi agreed to help them but said that she would come only if Devas would find out a plant that was not being used by anyone. The Devas searched and searched but could not find one. Finally, he found the herb. The herb was then named curry leaves. Lakshmi rescued the devas and defeated Asuras. Devas offer the curry leaves to Lakshmi. since then curry leaves and plants are worshiped as God.

How to increase the good impact of your curry Leaf?

Curry leaf worship is as simple as growing a few plants in your backyard or in pots. You can also buy them from local farmers and shopkeepers and gift them to your loved ones. You can also buy a plant and offer it to the goddess in your home. 

  if you want to increase the good impact of your curry leaf, you can do so by following the steps:

1. You will be helping the farmer who grows these herbs get a fair price for their produce.

2. You will be adding to the good karma in the universe by doing your bit toward saving our planet from greenhouse gases and climate change.

3. You will be doing your bit to help provide a livelihood to rural families who depend on agriculture for their income. 

4. you will be doing something good for yourself by reducing your health risks and promoting good health and well-being.

Bottom line

Curry Leaves are one of the most underrated herbs that have a lot of goodness hidden inside it. It is a natural source of iron that can help reduce anemia and a rich source of antioxidants that help fight against diseases and aging. It can also be used as a natural remedy for colds and coughs. If you have not yet added curry leaves to your diet, you are missing out on a lot of health benefits. for the more health-related articles.

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