Kadi Patta or Curry Leaves or Murraya koenigii, is a tropical plant native to the Indian Subcontinent known for its highly valued medicinal properties for numerous ailments such as gastrointestinal issues, diarrhea, anemia, and many more. Indian households have used kadi patta in multiple ways over centuries such as by cooking, ayurvedic treatments, etc. Besides its medical value, Kadi Patta offers amplified benefits in hair care, volume intensification, and so on. It is a high source of antioxidants and is additionally loaded with beta-carotene, proteins, and vitamins. Kadi Patta is also an alkaloid that supports immense hair growth in countless ways; from boosting volume to strengthening hair roots, controlling frizz, protecting scalp health, and many more. 

A Quick Scout On Scientific History

Kadi Patta or Curry Leaves is a plant of the tropical and sub-tropical realm, coming from  Rutaceae family, and known for its distinctive fragrance and versatile usabilities for diverse reasons and home therapies such as digestion betterment, beauty treatments, etc. It is also an edible spice that is primarily used for garnishing purposes. It grows at 1500m to 1655m altitude from the sea level in all seasons apart from winter and grows in all parts of the country except for the Himalayan terrain. It is an alkaloid in nature and enriched with antioxidants, proteins, vitamins, and organic acids that effectively help in hair growth and volume increase. 

Taxonomical Division

Kingdom - Plantae

●      Subkingdom - Tracheobionta

●      Superdivision - Spermatophyta

●      Division - Magnoliophyta

●      Class - Magnoliospida

●      Subclass - Rosidae

●      Order - Sapindales

●      Family - Rutaceae

●      Genus - Murraya J. Koenig ex L

●      Species -Murraya koenigii Spreng

Kadi Patta In Hair Care: Historical Inquest

Kadi Patta has been used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine for centuries, primarily for their digestive, anti-inflammatory, and hair-care benefits. Ancient Indian texts like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita mention herbal formulations using curry leaves for hair health, skin conditions, and overall wellness. However, a brief chronological outlook on its implementation in modern science is revealed below.

List of Major Compounds in Kadi Patta Responsible for Haircare

Vitamins

Kadi Patta or Fenugreek is a storehouse of essential vitamins namely Vit-A, Vit-B Complex such as B6, B9, B12, Biotin, and Niacin, Vit-C, and Vit-E. Each of these vitamins contributes significant value to hair growth and overall health. For instance, Vit-A heals the scalp with moisture nourishment that simultaneously regulates sebum production and thus reduces dandruff. Vitamin B works like a catalyst to strong hair follicles and strands that impact robust hair growth. Vit C is itself a huge pool of collagen that strengthens the hair structure, prevents breakage, and transforms fully, lustrous, and voluminous hair. 

Antioxidants

Like vitamins, Kadi Patta is enriched with a huge pile of antioxidants. Prominent of these are Flavonoids, Saponins, & Polyphenols which deliver colossal benefits to hair growth and intensifying volume. For example, all these major antioxidants hasten oxidative stress release, that another way safeguard the scalp and hair from free radicals, thus preventing premature graying.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Kadi Patta contains a wide range of proteins and amino acids, even though these don’t fall into the primary pool for nutrients. Nevertheless, their contributions are quintessentially significant for hair growth and texture. For instance,  Tryptophan- reduces hair falls and invigorates hair strands, Methionine - enriched in sulfur triggers keratin production and improves hair texture, Lysine - aids collagen replication, Leucine - proactively instills cell regeneration, Phenylalanine - inhibits melanin production and reverse graying, Arginine - enhances blood circulation in the scalp, and Proline - brings hair structure in the right shape and prevents breakage. 

Alkaloids

Kadi Patta is alkaloid in nature (an organic compound with high nitrogen),  which enables multidimensional benefits ranging from stimulating growth to fluffy softness and vice-versa. It also reduces hair thinning and improves blood circulation in the scalp.

Beta Carotene

Beta Carotene in Kadi Patta behaves like a constituent which gets converted into Vitamin A and eventually helps catapult sebum production and ensures a healthy scalp, and nourished hair growth, thus assorting multiple problems encompassing diverse ranges– bigger to smaller,  resolving hair thinning to transforming weak shafts, etc.

Minerals

Kadi Patta is a resource of several minerals namely Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorous which are subject to diverse denouments. For example, Iron bridges the gap of iron deficiency in hair locks. Calcium strengthens hair structure and shape. Phosphorus takes extra caution on excess hair fall. 

Fatty Acids

Last but not least, Kadi Patta embeds a great proportion of fatty acids like Linoleic acid (Omega 6), Oleic Acid (Omega-9), Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, and Myristic Acid. Each of these performs variant and vibrant functionalities. For example, Linoleic Acid propels scalp hydration and takes control of dandruff, Oleic Acid works on luster and glossiness, Palmitic Acid works as a natural conditioner, Stearic Acid promotes cleansing by reducing excessive, and Myrisitic Acid like its bizarre name scoops a passage for the nutrition to penetrate. 

Benefits 

Prevent Premature Graying
The first and foremost benefit of Kadi Patta for which it is widely appreciated is the power to reduce gray hairs. The credit goes to its unique compound syntax which embeds fatty acids like flavonoids and proteins like phenylalanine that help release oxidative stresses from the scalp and hair locks, thus supporting reversing premature graying at a gradual pace.

Volume & Luster Booster
Kadi Patta is an immense agent for bouncy hair volume. Vitamins play a key role here. For example, Ascorbic Acid from Vitamin C and vitamin E in acquaintance with Vit-B complex delivers a multitude of functions in support of high volume, shine, and overall glossiness.

Frizz Control
The cumulative activeness of antioxidants, amino acids, proteins, Vitamin E along with essential minerals like Phosphorus encourage fast and visible frizz control. While fatty acids like Omega 6, and 9 along with Vit-E unfurl extra aid on moistness and diminishing rough texture, some special antioxidants like Mystiric Acid operate a smooth path for the nutrients to rightfully infiltrate.

Strengthen Hair Strands
The prowesses of protein (Tryptophan, Methionine, Leucine, etc), buttressed by Calcium along with some essential other compounds like Alkaloids help invigorate hair shafts and locks while impinging a robust structure at the same time to prevent hair loss, breakages, and reshaping of weak texture.

Reduce Free Radicals
Kadi Patta effectively reduces free radicals and transforms weak, and malnourished hair shafts into strong strands. The enriched nutrients penetrate deeper into the hair locks and scalp, help in retaining moisture that otherways gradually reduces dandruff and flakey scalp, thus resulting in strong and voluminous hair.

Transform Malnourihsed Hair
Jam-packed with nutrients and antioxidants, Kadi Patta promotes immense damage repair and helps you possess thick, voluminous, and smooth hair with a flossy gloss.

How Is Kadi Patta Used In Haircare Products?
Kadi Patta in haircare products can be used in numerous ways over a diverse range such as hair oil, shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, and many more. Digging into this truth, La Pink has showcased four potential hair care ranges with active kadi patta extracts.

Hair Oil
Kadi Patta extract is a distinguished ingredient in hair oil. La Pink Methi Dana 8-in-1 Hair Oil is one such formulation. It is made with active extracts of methi dana, kadi patta, hibiscus, and bhringaraj along with four other essential ingredients. The hair oil guarantees significant frizz control and scalp nourishment in 14 days, over a persistent application.

Hair Shampoo
The co-existing presence of protein and minerals like magnesium, and phosphorus in Kadi Patta promotes active cleansing that keeps the scalp free of dirt, sebum, and pollutants. These also have anti-fungal properties, hence preventing any kind of fungal infection or attack. 8-in-1 Methi Dana Shampoo is one such formulation that has furnished a balanced proportion of fenugreek and kadi patta.

Hair Conditioner
There are certain antioxidants like Palmitic Acid in Kadi Patta which works as a natural conditioner. Thus, kadi patta can be used for hair conditioning purposes without a hassle. Not only does it amplify the smoothness that turns the hair shafts more flexible and free moving but at the same time it also triggers thicker hair density. Our Methi Dana 8-in-1 Hair Conditioner is a tailored solution for such treatments.

Hair Mask
Besides all the three above, kadi patta is an irreplaceable ingredient in hair masks. La Pink Methi Dana 8-in-1 Hair Mask is one such venture. Conjured with active extracts of methi dana, kadi patta, hibiscus, bhringaraj, coconut, and more this natural and 100% microplastic-free hair mask unlocks high-impact nourishment from hair locks to the tip of strands through effective application for one month.