{"id":160298,"date":"2022-06-07T11:22:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=160298"},"modified":"2026-03-17T05:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T05:55:29","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-curry-leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-curry-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Curry Leaves<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Curry Leaves<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Curry Leaves<\/a><\/li>
How To Use Curry Leaves?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)<\/a><\/li>
Precautions To Take With Curry Leaves<\/a><\/li>
Interactions With Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCurry leaves are a part of a small deciduous aromatic shrub, scientifically named Murraya koenigii, <\/em>belonging to the family Rutaceae<\/em>. It may be considered a natural medicinal plant. South Asia is home to this plant, and it is found in countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China and India. In India, it is found at the bottom of the Himalayas, in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam^{[1]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
The plant has vibrant leaves that grow throughout the spring, summer and monsoon and fall off in winter. There are references in Tamil and Kannada literature that describe Murraya<\/em> koenigii<\/em> as \u2018Kari<\/em>, \u2018 which means \u2018spiced sauce\u2019 used as a flavouring agent for vegetables. It is recognised as the most popular spice and condiment in India. It is commonly called Kadipatta or Mitha neem in Hindi, Karuvepillei in Tamil, and Kariveppilee in Malayalam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Curry Leaves<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Both dried and fresh curry leaves possess good nutritional value and are beneficial for health. Nutritional value of curry leaves per 100 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh Curry Leaves:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 6 g^{[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 18.7 g^{[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Fat:<\/strong> 1 g^{[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u03b2-Carotene:<\/strong> 7560 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 830 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.93 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dried Curry Leaves:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Protein:<\/strong> 12 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 64.31 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat:<\/strong> 5.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 4 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u03b2-Carotene:<\/strong> 5292 \u00b5g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 2040 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 12 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Curry Leaves<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
According to Ayurveda, curry leaves may have many beneficial properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have blood pressure-lowering effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antibacterial activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antiviral activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antifungal activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antiprotozoal activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a laxative effect (helps constipation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-diarrhoeal activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a wound-healing action<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-diabetic activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an anti-inflammatory action (reduces swelling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antioxidant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a cholesterol-lowering effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-ulcer activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-tumour activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Curry Leaves<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The potential uses of curry leaves might be for various health conditions. The benefits of curry leaves found in several studies are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential uses of curry leaves for diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>
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