Murraya koenigii (Curry tree, Karapincha)

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