Scientific name: Murraya koenigii
Family name : RUTACEAE
English name : Curry-leaf Tree
Sinhala name : Karapincha
Tamil name : Karuvembu, Karuveppilai, Kattuveppilai
Sanskrit name : Alakavhaya, Chhardighana, Girinimba, Kadarya, Kalasaka, Krishnanimba, Mahanimba, Maharishta, Nimbapatra, Priyasala, Raman, Sauranimba, Shuklasara, Surabhi, Surabnimba, Varatikta
Description : It is a small tree, growing 4-6 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm broad. They are highly aromatic. The flower are small, white and fragrant. The small black shiny berries are edible, but their seeds are poisonous.
Distribution : India, Sri Lanka
Ayurveda Treatment : Snake poison, Nausea, Coughs, Asthma, Hypercholesterolemia, Fevers,
Anorexia,Hypertension
Parts Of Usage : Leaves, Flowers, Stem, Bark, Roots, Fruits
