Why Are the Herbs in Thai Curry Paste Good for Your Health and Palate

When we think of healthy food, it’s hard to miss out on Thai cuisine. In fact, there are several Thai dishes, like the Tom Yum Soup, that are found to have health benefits, as revealed by a recent scientific study. 

Similarly, many of the spices and fresh herbs used in Thai green curry paste – such as turmeric, kafir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, chilies, etc. – have medicinal properties. These ingredients have long been used as herbal remedies in traditional Thai food. Besides, using these ingredients not only makes the curry paste healthy and boosts immunity but also adds an exotic aroma and delicious spiciness to the overall cuisine. So let’s have a brief look at some of the important ingredients that make this curry paste healthy yet so finger-licking good.

Turmeric

Curcumin, one of the active ingredients present in turmeric, is a great anti-inflammatory agent. It helps alleviate allergy symptoms and works wonders in preventing any sort of inflammation and even arthritis. Its anti-oxidant properties safeguard our body from harms caused by free radicals and toxins. This powerful agent also helps boost the blood platelets count, increase blood circulation and keep the heart strong. Besides, turmeric has additional values like,

• Great digestive aid
• Helpful in curing arthritis
• Improving cardiovascular conditions
• Protection from harmful bacterial infections
• Safeguarding from breast and skin cancer

Kafir Lime Leaves

Like turmeric, these leaves have strong anti-oxidant properties that detoxify the body and boost our immune system. The essential oil present in Kafir leaves helps in digestion and heightens the energy level, while relieving the mind of stress and tiredness. Adding these leaves to an authentic curry paste will purify the blood and eliminate toxins in the body. Having these leaves regularly in the curry will keep teeth and gums healthy and strong for long. Traditionally, Kafir leaves are used in Thai food as an anti-carcinogenic agent to prevent cancer. These are very effective in treating high blood pressure. However, some people also use them on their scalp to stop hair fall. 

Lemongrass

This lemony herb is popularly used in Thai and some other oriental cuisines. The fragrant herb adds a tarty zing to the food and on the whole ups the taste quotient of the food. Besides, lemongrass has long been used in Chinese medicines for its health benefits. These are as follows-

1. The herb has a detoxifying property that cleanses the blood and keeps the kidney, liver, pancreas, and the digestive system in order.
2. 
   It minimizes uric acid and reduces high blood pressure, cholesterol and excess fat while removing toxins from the body.
3. 
   Lemongrass is a great digestive stimulant and cures stomach conditions and abdominal pain.

What’s more? Using lemongrass in everyday curry paste will help the body stay fit and strong, keeping cold and flu at bay.

Galangal

Galangal, belonging to the family of ginger, has similar benefits that the latter offers. Its ability to help in digestion is one of the primary reasons why it’s widely used in South-East Asian cuisines. Coming down from China and Java, galangal spread through Europe during Middle Age and was regarded as the “spice of life”. In today’s date, galangal is found to have more health boosting traits than ginger. They offer relief in abdominal pain and discomfort, help in digesting food, cure nausea, sickness, and diarrhea, and prevent ulcer and inflammation, etc.

All these ingredients, when come together, make a brilliant and authentic curry paste that add flavor to your food and offer versatile benefits wrapped into one. And only a company like OrientAsian can bring to you such amazing curry pastes that ooze out goodness of Pan Asian or Oriental Cuisine.