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Curry Leaves

咖喱葉

Curry Leaves

Appearance 外觀

Curry leaves are small in size and long, slender, and oval in shape narrowing to a point, averaging 2-4 centimeters in length and 1-2 centimeters in width.

葉子體積小,細長,呈橢圓形,逐漸變窄,平均長 2-4 厘米,寬 1-2 厘米。

Growing Condition 生長條件

It grows best in well-drained soil that does not dry out, in areas with full sun or partial shade, preferably away from the wind. Growth is more robust when temperatures are at least 18 °C (64 °F).

它在排水良好且不會變乾的土壤中生長最好,在陽光充足或部分遮蔭的地區,最好遠離風。當溫度至少為 18 °C (64 °F) 時,生長更加旺盛。

Uses 用途

Part of Indian cuisine and Indian traditional medicines. In Cambodia, where the leaves are called sloek kontroap, the leaves are roasted and used as an ingredient in a soup, maju krueng. The oil can be extracted and used to make scented soaps.

部分印度美食和印度傳統藥物。在柬埔寨被稱為 sloek kontroap,被烘烤並用作 maju krueng 的成分。可以提取油並用於製造香皂。

Health Benefits 營養價值

Helps in Lowers Cholesterol Level, Boosts Digestion, Hastens Hair Growth, for Eye Health, Promotes Weight Loss

有助於降低膽固醇水平,促進消化,加速頭髮生長,促進眼睛健康,促進減肥

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