Curry Benefits

May 09, 2005

ANCIENT herbal remedies used for centuries in Indian cooking and in preparing dishes in the far east have the potential to control diabetes and treat cancer, according to a team of London scientists.

ANCIENT herbal remedies used for centuries in Indian cooking and in preparing dishes in the far east have the potential to control diabetes and treat cancer, according to a team of London scientists.

Researchers from the department of pharmacy at King’s College London say the Indian curry leaf may contain agents that slow down the rate of starch-to-glucose breakdown in people with diabetes. The leaves could control the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream.

The findings also revealed that common cattle feed might contain anti-fungal properties and could be used in a cream to treat athlete’s foot. These findings are the first step in the discovery of new drugs based on plant extracts.

Guardian

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