Apr 25, 2021 - Indian Ayurveda Herbs and Spices

Curry Leaves Scientific Name

Murraya koenigii

Curry Leaves Other Names

English: Murraya koenigii
French: Feuilles de Cari, Feuilles de Curry
German: Curryblätter
Hindi: Karipatta, Mitha nim, Mitha neem patta
Sanskrit: Alakavhaya, Chhardighna

What is Curry Leaves?

Curry leaves or Indian Curry leaves are named as such due to their widespread use in Indian curries. It is one of the richest sources of Vitamin A.

In Ayurveda, Curry leaves are recommended to be eaten raw on empty stomach to relieve flatulence due to their carminative properties. Curry leaves help in balancing blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels. They have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that protect from the cell damage caused by free radicals.

Common forms of Curry Leaves

Leave, Powder, Capsule

Curry Leaves is commonly used for:

Preventing and curing obesity
Treating indigestion, diarrhea
Treating hair loss and dandruff
Treating mouth ulcer
Protecting liver
Lowering high cholesterol
Preventing skin diseases

Curry Leaves Dosage

Powder: ¼-½ tsp daily
Curry leaves Capsule: 1-2 capsules twice daily or prescribed.

Curry Leaves Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Not known
Not so common side-effects: Not known
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not known
Children: Not known.
Warning:
Excessive consumption can cause a burning sensation in the stomach

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Bharangi Scientific Name

Clerodendrum serratum

Bharangi Other Names

English: Blue Glory, Beetle Killer, Turk’s Turban Moon
Hindi: Bharangi, Babhanaiti
Sanskrit: Bhramanayastika, Kharashakha, Padma, Kasajith, Barbura

What is Bharangi?

This is a woody medicinal plant used in Ayurveda. It is native to the tropical and warm climate of India. Its roots and stem are commonly used in Ayurvedic formulations. It is found to control Vata and Kapha and enhances pitta dosha. It has antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-asthmatic, anti-tumor properties. It is also known to promote a healthy respiratory system and improve voice quality.

Common forms of Bharangi

Powder, Root, Leaves

Bharangi is commonly used for:

Treating cough and cold
Treating asthma, bronchitis
Curing liver problems
Treating tuberculosis
Treating headache, migraine
Treating thyroid disorders like goiter
Curing food poisoning, stomach upsets, and persistent hiccups
Curing cysts, fibroids in the uterus
Treating skin diseases
Relieving muscular pain

Bharangi Dosage

Powder: 3 to 6 gram

Bharangi Side-effects and Warnings

Common side-effects: Not known
Not so common side-effects: Not known
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not known
Children: Not known

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