Curry Leaves are quite a common ingredient in Indian kitchens and cuisine. It is extensively used in multiple dishes especially in southern region of India. The Curry tree is a native to India and Sri Lanka.

Curry leaves have been known for its medicinal value apart from being used as a herb in various dishes. It is also an quite an easy to maintain plant in your home garden. I have probably seen curry leaf plant or tree in most of the Indian households since my childhood. It is rarely bought from the market.

People who have had it, know about the distinct taste and aroma. I personally love the aroma of a fresh curry leaf.

Here are few of its primary benefits and thereby reasons to include it in our diet.

Curry Leaves contain antioxidants which help in prevention of raising LDL or bad cholesterol. This helps in bringing the HDL or good cholesterol values up promoting good heart health.

It has also been suggested that they help in slowing down the digestion thereby preventing sudden spikes in blood sugar levels. They form a great option especially for diabetes management.

Curry leaves are also a good source of Vitamins such as A, B-group and C.

It is also suggested that they have a mild laxative property and can help in healing digestive issues such as constipation, indigestion, etc.

Curry leaves could also help in raising and maintaining iron levels in our body due to the presence of iron and folic acid (Vitamin B9) in them.

I have tried to share some of the major benefits of Curry leaves here. They are pretty common to find and readily available. Curry leaves are also quite easy to incorporate in our dishes.

I would definitely recommend to include them in our daily diet to reap the benefits.

And remember, moderation is the key to good health.