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[[File:Indian Curry Tree (Murraya koenigii) 3.jpg|thumb|right|''Karibevu'', ''Murraya koenigii'', ''Curry tree'']]
'''Murraya koenigii''' belonging to Family Rutaceae. '''Murraya Koenigii''' is a highly values plant for its characteristic aroma and medicinal value. It is an important export commodity from India as it fetches good foreign revenue.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Gastric problems}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Hairfall}}, {{Uses|Eyesight}}, {{Uses|Pathogen attack}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Chemical Composition==
Thirty-four compounds consisting of 97.4% of the oil were identified. The major constituents identified were α-pinene (51.7%), sabinene (10.5%), β-pinene (9.8%), β-caryophyllene (5.5%), limonene (5.4%), bornyl acetate (1.8%), terpinen-4-ol (1.3%), γ-terpinene (1.2%) and α-humulene (1.2%).<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Gandhabevu, Kari-bevinagida|ml=Kareapela|sa=Alakavhaya, Chhardighna|ta=Karivepillai|te=Karepaku, Karepeku|hi=Kari patta|en=Curry Leaf}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Habit==
{{Habit|Herb}}
==Common Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Pinnate|The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm broad}}<ref name=="Leaf"/>
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Simple|7–10 mm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||Many|Fruiting from February to April}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
[[Chundai Vittral Churnam]]<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
Periodical hoeing and in the first year intercrop like pulses can be grown<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Murraya koenigii 01.JPG|Flowers
File:Murraya koenigii 02.JPG|Leaves
File:YosriPokokKari2.jpg|Leaves
File:Murraya koenigii (Curry leaf) tree in RDA, Bogra 02.jpg|Whole plant
File:Curry tree ripe fruits.jpg|Fruits
File:Curry Tree Fruit.jpg|Fruits
</gallery>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0962456203001437 Chemical constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Curry%20Leaf.html Plant description]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_vegetables_curry%20leaf.html Inter cultivation]</ref>
<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants">”Karnataka Medicinal Plants Volume-3” by Dr.M. R. Gurudeva, Page No.244 and 247, Published by Divyachandra Prakashana, #6/7, Kaalika Soudha, Balepete cross, Bengaluru</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htm Murraya koenigii on gardeningknowhow.com]
* [https://balconygardenweb.com/curry-leaves-plant-complete-growing-guide/ Murraya koenigii on balconygardenweb.com]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Rutaceae]]