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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"/>
==Plant DescriptionChemical 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 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 singlebevinagida|ml=Kareapela|sa=Alakavhaya, large viable seed. Chhardighna|ta=Karivepillai|te=Karepaku, Karepeku|hi=Useful Parts of the plantKari patta|en=Curry Leaf}}<ref name="Karnataka Medicinal Plants"/>
===Rasa===
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
===Guna===
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
===Veerya===
Ushna (Hot)
===Vipaka===
Katu (Pungent)
===Karma===
Kapha, Vata
===Prabhava===
==Health Benefits of Curry LeavesHabit=={{Habit|Herb}}
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The flowers are small white, and fragrant. Flowering from February to April}}
==Common name=Fruit==={{Fruit|Simple|7–10 mm|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown||Many|Fruiting from February to April}}
==External LinksList 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|FlowersFile:Murraya koenigii 02.JPG|LeavesFile:YosriPokokKari2.jpg|LeavesFile:Murraya koenigii (Curry leaf) tree in RDA, Bogra 02.jpg|Whole plantFile:Curry tree ripe fruits.jpg|FruitsFile: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>
==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]]