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[[File:Indian Curry Tree (Murraya koenigii) 3.jpg|thumb|right|''Karibevu'', ''Murraya koenigii'', ''Curry tree'']]
 
[[File:Indian Curry Tree (Murraya koenigii) 3.jpg|thumb|right|''Karibevu'', ''Murraya koenigii'', ''Curry tree'']]
  
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'''Murraya  koenigii''',  commonly  known  as '''curryleaf'''  or  '''kari  patta'''  in Indian  dialects, belonging  to  Family  Rutaceae  which  represent  more  than  150  genera  and  1600  species.  '''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.  
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'''Murraya  koenigii'''  belonging  to  Family  Rutaceae  which  represent  more  than  150  genera  and  1600  species.  '''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.  
  
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==Plant Description==
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Cure Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Gastrointestinal Protection}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Lower Cholesterol Levels}}, {{Uses|Hair Care}}, {{Uses|Eyesight}}, {{Uses|Pathogen Attack}}, {{Uses|Liver}}, {{Uses|Skin Care}}
  
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Kari patta is a beautiful green tree, growing 31 feet tall. The aromatic leaves are pinnate, with 11–21 leaflets. The plant produces small white flowers which can self-pollinate to produce small shiny-black berries containing a single, large viable seed.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used|Crust}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
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==Useful Parts of the plant==
 
  
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*'''Leaves, Root, Crust and Fruits'''.
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==Chemical Composition==
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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"/>
  
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=gandhabevu, kari-bevinagida|ml=Kareapela|sa=Alakavhaya, Chhardighna|ta=Karivepillai|te=karepaku, karepeku|hi=Kari patta|en=Curry Leaf}}
  
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==Health Benefits of Curry Leaves==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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#'''It is an antioxidant''': The antioxidant properties of the curry tree are compared to that of methanol extracts from Amaranthus. The curry leaf can be beneficial for people who are exposed to cadmium.
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===Rasa===
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#'''Antinoiciceptive''': The presence of methanol in the leaves make the plant antinoicieptive. This plant has proven to be work as an analgesic and relieve problems such as paw edema as well as pain due to inflammation.
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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#'''Lipid Lowering''': The MKD and MKE extracts from the Murraya Koenigii is used to lower lipid levels in the body. It helps in preventing obesity and can be prescribed to diabetic patients as well.
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===Guna===
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#'''Alzheimer’s disease''': Dementia and Alzheimer has become a common ailment seen in aging people. This plant has the property of improving cognitive functions and reducing stress levels.
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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#'''Anti diabetic and islet protective''': The extracts of the curry tree help in protecting the pancreatic beta cells and improving the functioning of pancreatic islets that are responsible to produce insulin.
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===Veerya===
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#'''Gastrointestinal disorders''': The extract from the seeds of the curry tree are beneficial for gastrointestinal problems.
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Ushna (Hot)
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#'''Anti cancer''': The properties of Murraya Koenigii make it a herb that acts as a preventive for cancer. It is known to improve cell immunity as well.
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===Vipaka===
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#'''Hepatoprotective''': The leaf extracts of Murraya Koenigii is known to reduce levels of aspartae, bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase. This leaf extract is known to relieve the problem of liver dysfunction and relieving hepatic complications.
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Katu (Pungent)
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#'''Antibacterial''': The curry leaf has antibacterial properties.
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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==Common name==
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{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"/>
  
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* '''English''' - Curry Leaves
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===Flower===
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* '''Kannada''' - ಕರಿಬೇವು
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The flowers are small white, and fragrant}}
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* '''Hindi''' - कढी पत्ता ; गन्धेल
 
  
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==External Links==
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|simple|7–10 mm|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||many}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Periodical hoeing and in the first year intercrop like pulses can be grown<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Murraya koenigii 01.JPG
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File:Murraya koenigii 11.JPG
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File:Murraya koenigii 20.JPG
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File:Murraya koenigii 10.JPG
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0962456203001437 "Chemical constituents"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Curry%20Leaf.html "plant description"]</ref>
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_tree wikipedia]
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_vegetables_curry%20leaf.html "Inter cultivation"]</ref>
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4104627/ Chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant profile of essential oil from Murraya koenigii] 
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* [http://psasir.upm.edu.my/9484/ Chemical Constituents of Murraya Koenigii (Rutaceae) and Their Biological Activities]
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* [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htm Curry Leaf Care – Growing Curry Leaf Tree In Your Garden]
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* [http://balconygardenweb.com/curry-leaves-plant-complete-growing-guide/ Learn how to grow curry tree or curry leaves plant]
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]

Revision as of 16:11, 24 May 2018

Karibevu, Murraya koenigii, Curry tree

Murraya koenigii belonging to Family Rutaceae which represent more than 150 genera and 1600 species. 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

Cure Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Protection, Cancer, Lower Cholesterol Levels, Hair Care, Eyesight, Pathogen Attack, Liver, Skin Care

Parts Used

Leaves, Root, Crust, Fruits.

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%).[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada gandhabevu, kari-bevinagida
Hindi Kari patta
Malayalam Kareapela
Tamil Karivepillai
Telugu karepaku, karepeku
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Alakavhaya, Chhardighna
English Curry Leaf


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple pinnate The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm broad

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Yellow 5-20 The flowers are small white, and fragrant

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
simple 7–10 mm clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Periodical hoeing and in the first year intercrop like pulses can be grown[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Murraya koenigii 01.JPG
  • Murraya koenigii 11.JPG
  • Murraya koenigii 20.JPG
  • Murraya koenigii 10.JPG

References

  1. ↑ "Chemical constituents"
  2. ↑ "plant description"
  3. ↑ "Inter cultivation"

External Links

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