Curry leaf Essential Oil

Synonyms:  Murraya koenigii, Bergera koenigii, and Chalcas koenigii
Habitat Region: Indian subcontinent
Description: Tropical Tree belongs to Citrus Family
Parts used: leaves

Curry Leaf is one of the most ancient herbs used in Indian traditions and culture. According to the ancient medical practices Ayurveda, Curry leaf is highly enriched with healthy nutrients. In addition, curry leaf is also known as a great tastemaker and fragrance which can empower the taste of dishes.

 

Almost in every Indian cuisine, curry leaf is treated as a necessary ingredient.  Also, in every rural households and Indian villages, curry leaf tree is very commonly grown.

Curry  Leaf: Components
Curry leaf is composed of essential oil in minimal quantity i.e. 0.5-0.8%, which decreases with ageing of the leave. The essential oil contains alpha and beta pinene and caryophyllene which are also present in allspice, clove and cinnamon.

Curry Leaf: Medical Actions and Uses
Tea, local beverages, cuisines are the foremost uses of curry leaf. Apart from cooking and dishes, curry leaf has great value in medical sciences.

It is one of the prime herbs used to cure several maladies which include some serious disorders like infertility. Disorders like nausea, astringent, dysentery; antioxidant, fever, lower blood pressure, hypoglycemic, vision, night-blindness etc can be treated with curry leaf. If taken with coconut milk and salt, it can help in serious malady like hepatitis.