REVIEW ON: MURRAYA KOENIGII – A BENIFICIAL HERB

Abstract

Murraya koenigii is a medium sized tree belonging to the family Rutaceae. It is native to Asia and is found throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is a popular remedy among the various ethnic groups. It is used as an analgesic, febrifuge, stomachic, carminative and for the treatment of dysentery and skin eruptions. Murraya koenigii is called as multipotential medicinal plants. Cure leaf, potent cancer warrior, sweet neem, Indian bay and vitamins power house are few of its popular names. The current review provides a detailed report of the importance of curry leaves, pharmacological activities, chemical constituents, morphological characteristics as well as up to date research study about Murraya koenigii leaves.