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Curry Leaf Tree (Kadi Patta / Kaidarya)

Murraya koenigii

ଭୃସଙ୍ଗ ପତ୍ର (Bhrusanga Patra)कढ़ी पत्ता (Kadhi Patta) / मीठा नीमKaidarya
Family
Rutaceae
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Plant Type
Tree
Habitat
Both

About the Plant

Small aromatic deciduous tree to 5m; imparipinnate leaves with 11-25 ovate-lanceolate pungent aromatic leaflets, terminal clusters of small white flowers, and black shiny berries.

Traditional Uses

Indigestion, diarrhea, dyslipidemia, and diabetes

Parts Used

Fresh leaves, roots, bark

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Tikta, Katu, Kashaya
  • Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Improves digestion, reduces cholesterol, prevents hair greying, and boosts eye vision

Precautions

Safe daily culinary leaf; non-toxic in generous food quantities

Interesting Facts

A staple flavoring across Indian cooking; rich in carbazole alkaloids with proven hepatoprotection