murraya koenigii l. (rutaceae), commonly known as curry leaf tree, closely associated with south india where the word “curry” originates from the tamil “kari” for spiced sauces. curry leaves are a rich source of carbazole alkaloids which possess various biological activities such as antitumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. curry leaf has a potential role in the treatment of diabetes. reser...

Murraya koenigii L. (Rutaceae), commonly known as curry leaf tree, closely associated with south India where the word "curry" originates from the Tamil "kari" for spiced sauces. Curry leaves are a rich source of carbazole alkaloids which possess various biological activities such as antitumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Curry leaf has a potential role in the treatment of diabetes. Reser...

Murraya koenigii L. is a perennial shrub, belonging to the family Rutaceae. Traditionally, the leaves of this plant are extensively used in treatment of a wide range of diseases and disorders including pain and inflammation. Although researchers have revealed the antinociceptive effects of this plant's leaves during past few years, the mechanisms underlying these effects are still unknown. Ther...

Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng is a tropical to subtropical tree in the family Rutaceae. Its leaves are used as condiment traditional cooking. The plant also host for swallowtail butterflies like Papilio polytes and demoleus . In this study we have observed documented complete life cycle of Common Line Blue butterfly Prosotos nora (C. Felder,1860) on inflorescence recorded six cycles from egg lay...

Leaves of Murraya koenigii (Linn.) Spreng. (Curry patta) are reported to possess antidiabetic, antimicrobial, cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory activity. In the present study immunomodulatory potential of aqueous extract of its leaves on specific (humoral and cell mediated) and non specific (macrophage) immunity in mice was investigated. Oral administration of the aqueous extract of leaves at the...

background: the aim of this in vitro study was to assess antimicrobial efficacy of acacia nilotica, murraya koenigii (l.) sprengel, eucalyptus hybrid , psidium guajava extracts, and their combination on streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus acidophilus. materials and methods: the branches of four plants were collected, identified, and authenticated by a taxonomist. the plants were rinsed in wa...

Different drying methods viz., Sun drying, shade drying and tray drying (temperature 45, 55 and 65 0C) were used for dehydration of curry (Murraya koenigii) leaves for optimal retention of color and its constituents. It was observed that the time required for tray drying was less (27%), when compared to sun and shade drying. Tray dried (550C) curry leaves had maintained nutritional constituents...

Introduction: To assess and compare the anti-microbial effi cacy of ten herbal extracts against primary plaque colonizers. Materials and Methods: The branches of 10 plants with ethno-pharmacological background were collected and healthy leaves separated to prepare the fi ne powder. The extraction procedure was carried out by cold infusion method using ethanol. The working concentration of the e...

Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) is one of the pathogens that attack tomato plants so it can reduce production. One alternative to control Meloidogyne spp. environmentally friendly use botanical nematicides. Salam Koja (Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng) has potential as a nematicide because its leaves contain secondary metabolites which are antihelmintic. The purpose this study was determine ...

BACKGROUND Artemisia nilagirica (Asteraceae) and Murraya koenigii (Rutaceae) are widely distributed in eastern region of India. Leaves of Artemisia nilagirica plant are used to treat cold and cough by the local tribal population in east India. Murraya koenigii is an edible plant previously reported to have an antibacterial activity. Pathogenic strains of mycobacteria are resistant to most of th...