Kadhi patta or Curry leaves : How to grow and Health benefits
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Kadhi patta or Fresh Curry leaves are glossy green leaves that grow pinnately along a stem. They are extremely aromatic and have a strong flavor that has been compared to citrus, asafoetida, anise, and lemon grass.
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Curry leaves are sweet and pungent also, which releases mouthwatering brisk odour akin to no other plant. A must add herb in curry recipes prepared in South Asia, it’s a good choice for gardeners who love to grow exotic plants.
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Where to Grow ?
Plant grows in full sun to part shade. So better to grow outdoors but can easily be grown indoors by keeping it near a sunlight facing window.
Growing Conditions :
Curry plant loves the warm humid climate and easy to grow even for a beginner. It’s now getting popular in colder zones and subtropics. When grown in the colder zone it should be grown in a container in full sun.
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Care :
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It’s a slow grower reach height of 6-10 inches in a year, so give it time to settle.
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In its native conditions this plant is hardy and won’t die even in severest of conditions like drought, extreme temperature, and infertile soil.
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It’s a pest free plant like many other herbs.
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Regular pruning is important to promote lush green foliage.
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Use nitrogen rich fertilizer occasionally in a month or two (don’t fertilize in dormant stage of the plant).
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Nutritional Value :
Curry leaves provide vitamin A, vitamin B, minerals and carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids and alkloids.
Health benefits of kadhi patta :
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Helps keep anaemia at bay.
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Protects your liver from damage.
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Maintains your blood sugar levels.
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Protects you from heart disease.
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Helps with digestion.
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Relieves the symptoms of diarrhoea.
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Can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.
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Reduces congestion in the chest and nose.
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Treats and prevents skin infections.
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Accelerates hair growth.
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In general use a soil-based compost placed over a generous layer of drainage material such as earthenware crocks, pebbles or gravel. Water and feed regularly, especially while plants are bearing flowers and fruit, when a high-potash fertilizer is recommended.