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Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Murraya koenigii |
| Family name: |
RUTACEAE
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| English name: |
Curry Leaf
Curry Leaf Tree
Indian Curry Tree
Curry Bush
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| Sinhala name: |
Karapincha (කරපිංචා)
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| Tamil name: |
Karivempu
Karivepillai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Kalashaka
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
A small tree with dark grey bark. Leaves extipulate, imparipinnate, 15-25 cm long, rachis pubescent; leaflets 15-25, 2.5-5 cm long, very oblique at the base, irregularly crenate, glabrous above, pubescent beneath. Inflorescences corymbose, in terminal cymes; flowers white, flagrat, about 1.2 cm long on short pedicels. Fruit a globular berry, 0.6-1 cm long, black, 2-seeded, rough.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Leaves
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| Treatment for: |
Snake poison
Nausea
Coughs
Asthma
Hypercholesterolemia
Fevers
Anorexia
Hypertension
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Leaves
Flowers
Stem
Bark
Roots
Fruits
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Reduces aggravation of vatha and kapha dosha
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