Herb · Asia
Curry leaves
Murraya koenigii
Traditionally attributed effects: neither warming nor cooling; stimulates appetite and aids digestion without overheating; good for skin and hair.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
fry 8–12 leaves in ghee for sooji, fajitas, pumpkin and pasta.
Use in traditions
Described in Ayurveda in the kitchen and daily care. In southern India and Sri Lanka the fragrant leaves are fried in oil as the base of almost every dish. In Ayurveda they are used for diarrhoea and nausea and worked into hair oil against grey hair.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Everyday Ayurveda
Attributed effects
Neither warming nor cooling; stimulates appetite and aids digestion without overheating; good for skin and hair.
Preparation and amount
fry 8–12 leaves in ghee for sooji, fajitas, pumpkin and pasta.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Compress, poultice and paste