A Review on Medicinal Importance of Murraya koenigii (Curry Leaf Tree)

Murraya koenigii, also known as the curry leaf tree, is a small tropical to subtropical tree that typically reaches heights of 6 to 15 feet. Curry leaf tree is native to moist forests in India and Sri Lanka. According to Ayurveda Murraya koenigii is named as Mahaanimba. The present study deals with the evaluation of medicinal importance according to Ayurvedic and modern pharmacological actions. Data was gathered from scientific articles published from Google scholar, PubMed, Research Gate following the PRISMA model and relevant Authentic Ayurvedic textbooks. This review summarized about Murraya koenigii is consisting of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, antimicrobial and anticancer activities. The green leaves of M. koenigii are used to treat bruising, diarrhoea, piles, inflammation, itching, and conditions that resemble edoema. It is a best home remedy for various conditions