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Common Name : Curry Leaf Tree

Hindi Name : करी पत्ता | Scientific Name : Bergera koenigii
Family : Rutaceae
Uses : Leaves are used as anti-helminthics, analgesics, digestives, and appetizers in Indian cookery. The green leaves are used in treating piles, inflammation, itching, fresh cuts, dysentery, bruises, and edema. The roots are purgative to some extent. They are stimulating and used for common body aches. The bark is helpful in treating snakebites. The essential oil extracted from leaves is reported to possess anti-oxidative, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and nephroprotective activities.
Native: India and Sri Lanka
General Description:

It is a small or medium sized tree, most famous for its aromatic leaves that provide curry spice. It grows up to 4-6m tall, with a trunk up to 40cm diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4cm long and 1-2cm broad. They are highly aromatic. The flowers are small white, and fragrant which produce small shiny-black berries containing a single, large viable seed. It turns purplish black when ripe.