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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'']] | ||
− | '''Murraya koenigii''' belonging to Family Rutaceae | + | '''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. |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
− | {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Gastric problems}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Hairfall}}, {{Uses|Eyesight}}, {{Uses|Pathogen attack}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}} | + | {{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"/> |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
− | {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Crust}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}. | + | {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Roots}}, {{Parts Used|Crust}}, {{Parts Used|Fruits}}.<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> |
==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
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==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
− | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{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"/> |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
− | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{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"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
− | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The flowers are small white, and fragrant}} | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The flowers are small white, and fragrant. Flowering from February to April}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
− | {{Fruit| | + | {{Fruit|Simple|7–10 mm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||Many|Fruiting from February to April}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
− | + | [[Chundai Vittral Churnam]]<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/> | |
==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | <gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"> | ||
− | File:Murraya koenigii 01.JPG | + | File:Murraya koenigii 01.JPG|Flowers |
− | File:Murraya koenigii | + | File:Murraya koenigii 02.JPG|Leaves |
− | File:Murraya koenigii | + | File:YosriPokokKari2.jpg|Leaves |
− | File: | + | 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 | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
− | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0962456203001437 | + | <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> | ||
− | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_vegetables_curry%20leaf.html Inter cultivation]</ref> |
− | <ref name=" | + | <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> | </references> | ||
==External Links== | ==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] | |
− | * [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/curry/growing-curry-leaf.htm | ||
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Rutaceae]] |
Latest revision as of 07:25, 3 September 2023
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
Diarrhea, Gastric problems, Cancer, Cholesterol, Hairfall, Eyesight, Pathogen attack, Liver problems, Skin problems[1]
Parts Used
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%).[2]
Common names
Language | Common name |
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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
Identification
Leaf
Kind | Shape | Feature |
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Simple | Pinnate | The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm broad |
Flower
Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
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Unisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-20 | The flowers are small white, and fragrant. Flowering from February to April |
Fruit
Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
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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
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Periodical hoeing and in the first year intercrop like pulses can be grown[4]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 ”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
- ↑ Chemical constituents
- ↑ Plant description
- ↑ Inter cultivation
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gastric problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cancer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cholesterol
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hairfall
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Eyesight
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pathogen attack
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Liver problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin problems
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with Roots used in medicine
- Herbs with Crust used in medicine
- Herbs with Fruits used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tall grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Meadows
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests and fields
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Rutaceae