Curry Leaf Extract
Extraction Type: Aqueous or hydro-alcoholic extraction (sometimes essential oil via steam distillation)
Extraction Process
- Harvesting & Cleaning: Mature and aromatic curry leaves are harvested.
- Drying : Washed thoroughly and shade-dried or dried in a controlled dryer to preserve essential compounds.
- Grinding : Dried leaves are crushed or powdered to increase extraction efficiency.
- Solvent Extraction: Aqueous or hydro-alcoholic solvents are used to extract active components.
- Filtration & Concentration: The liquid extract is filtered and concentrated under vacuum to form a paste or thick extract.
- Separation & Purification : Spray drying or freeze drying to obtain a powdered curry leaf extract.
- Standardization: Ensuring consistent levels of key actives such as carbazole alkaloids (mahanimbine, girinimbine) and antioxidants.
Health Benefits
- Improves digestion & gut health
- Supports liver detoxification
- Rich in antioxidants – delays aging, fights oxidative stress
- Helps manage cholesterol levels
- Anti-diabetic and neuroprotective effects
- Promotes hair growth and reduces hair fall
Applications
- Nutraceuticals (capsules, powders, tablets)
- Hair oils and serums
- Ayurvedic medicines
- Herbal teas & tonics
- Functional food supplements
