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Ayurvedic Dravya · Herb · — kcal / 100g

Curry leaf Surabhinimba

Also known as: kadi patta, meetha neem

Digestive bitter of South Indian cooking; traditional ally for hair, blood sugar and mild nausea.

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Curry leaf — Ayurvedic Herb & USDA Nutrition

Curry leaf — Rasa: Bitter, Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Grishma, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Morning, Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Digestive bitter of South Indian cooking; traditional ally for hair, blood sugar and mild nausea.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Always temper in hot ghee or oil at the start — the aroma releases in fat; eat the leaves rather than discarding.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Guduchyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • tempered with mustard seeds in hot oil
  • sambar, rasam, upma
  • buttermilk

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Curry leaf

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 10 leaves (2g):

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