There are many such medicinal plants around us which not only make our food delicious but also beneficial for the body. These plants have a prominent name, curry leaves. It is also commonly called “sweet neem”. Its taste is not as bitter as neem, but its leaves are like neem. It is used in the Indian kitchen to temper vegetables or to increase the fragrance of dishes, but in Ayurveda it has also been given great importance as a medicine.
Curry leaves contain essential nutrients like iron, calcium, phosphorus, protein, vitamin B6 and B12. Because of these elements, it meets many important needs of the body. It is beneficial for heart patients as it is helpful in reducing the amount of cholesterol and triglyceride. This can reduce the risk of heart related diseases.
According to Ayurvedacharya Dr. Kunal, curry leaf works to give relief in problems like diabetes, sleepiness, constipation, and poor digestion. Especially it is very effective in controlling blood sugar. The fiber element present in it slows down the digestive process so that the level of sugar does not increase suddenly. This is not the same, curry leaves are also effective in increasing eyesight and removing problems related to the eyes. Overall, the curry leaf not only enhances the fragrance and taste of our plate, but it is also a complete Ayurvedic medicine. If we include it in our daily diet, it can help protect against many serious diseases. It will not be wrong to say that the curry leaf is a superfood of our plate.