Murraya koenigii , Curry tree, curry leaf
Murraya koenigii
Common name:- Curry tree, curry leaf
Family:- Rutaceae
description
Murraya koenigii is a most attractive, small evergreen tree with wonderfully sweet, curry-pungent foliage. It can grow 4 - 5 m tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is often cultivated for its leaves and medicinal uses in the gardens of the tropics, where it can be used as a hedge, and is often sold in local markets.
Edible_Uses
Leaves can be cooked or eaten as raw. The pungent, aromatic leaves are a common ingredient in curries, chutneys, stews etc. An indispensible ingredient in southern Indian curries. The leaves retain their characteristic flavour and aroma even after drying. Another report says that the leaves are little know away from areas in which the plant is grown because the leaves lose their flavour upon being dried. Fruit are use as peppery flavour.
Medicinal_values
Curry leaf contains several medically active constituents including a glycoside called koenigin, an essential oil and tannins. It is a warming, strongly aromatic herb that improves appetite and digestion.
The leaves, roots and bark can all be used internally in the treatment of digestive problems. It has been shown that the leaves increase digestive secretions and relieve nausea, indigestion and vomiting. The leaves can be used internally in treating constipation, colic and diarrhoea. The leaves are used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. The leaves can be applied externally as a poultice to treat burns and wounds. The leaves are harvested as required and used fresh. The roots and bark are harvested as required and can be used fresh or dried. A paste made from the bark is applied to the bites of poisonous insects and other animals.
Note:- Using of plant(eating & medicine) by without knowing from the expert is strictly prohibited 🚫. By the way, curry leaf is safe to use in any form😊.
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