Release Date: 2024-06-10

The Medicinal Importance of the Indian Spice Plant, Curry Leaves Murraya Koenigii

Doha Al Marmour (Author)

Release Date: 2024-06-10

The medicinal significance of curry leaf, an Indian spice plant, is often studied in traditional Indian medicine and modern scientific research. Also known as Curry leaf, Murraya koenigii, the leaves of this plant contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and a number of vitamins and minerals. These leaves contain active compounds that may improve the digestive system, [...]

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    Published inMedicinal Spices
    First Page143
    Last Page152
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359340.9
    Page Count10
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    The medicinal significance of curry leaf, an Indian spice plant, is often studied in traditional Indian medicine and modern scientific research. Also known as Curry leaf, Murraya koenigii, the leaves of this plant contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and a number of vitamins and minerals. These leaves contain active compounds that may improve the digestive system, balance blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and even have anti-cancer properties. Additionally, curry leaves are known to be beneficial for hair health.

    Doha Al Marmour (Author)
    Istanbul Universty
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2326-7184
    3Pharmacist Doha Al Marmour is a PhD student in Pharmaceutical Botany at Istanbul University. She received her Bachelors and Masters in 2022 from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University in Turkey. Her research is focus on plants and their healing properties. Most recently, she researched the uses of Gum Arabic and its medicinal importance as part of her Masters research. Doha also holds a diploma in business Administration from Saudi Arabia.

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