People with diabetes have greater antioxidant requirements due to increased production of free radicals in hyperglycemia. Decreased activity of the antioxidant enzymes may increase the susceptibility of diabetic patients to oxidative injury. Carotenoids and Vitamin C present in curry leaves possess antioxidant property, which helps to neutralize and counteract the deleterious free radicals. Thi...

Objective: This study is designed to extract and examine chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of the hydro-distillated essential oil of Murraya koenigii leaves from the south region of Tamilnadu, India. Matherials and Methods: Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of the essential oil result was indicates the 33 different compo...

BACKGROUND The progression of breast cancer is increasing at an alarming rate, particularly in western countries. Meanwhile, the lower incidence in Asian countries could be attributed to the heavy incorporation of green leaves vegetables or spices in their diets. Murraya koenigii (MK) or often times known as curry leaves are common spice used mostly in tropical countries. Anti-inflammatory and ...