Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprenge
Curry tree
small evergreen tree with wonderfully sweet, curry-pungent foliage It can grow 4 - 5 m tall leaves composed, leaflets lance-shaped flowers white arranged in clusters at the terminal fruits round to oblong, black, glossy
Curry leaves are used to make curry powder, soups, rice dishes, lentils and fish, and the leaves are fried in vegetable or coconut oil to bring out their distinctive flavour. The leaves are high in minerals including calcium, phosphorous, zinc, iron, potassium and magnesium. Curry leaves are also useful for lowering cholesterol. Rich in antioxidants. Very good at lowering blood sugar levels. The leaves also treat: premature graying, acne and pimples.
Curry powder is not the same as curry leaves. The powder is a mixture of a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, etc.
Bergera koenigii L, Murraya siamensis Craib
.The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
