कड़ी पत्ता

• Botanical Name: Murraya koenigii
• Family: Rutaceae
• Synonyms: Meetha Neem, Sweet Neem, Kariveppilai, Karivempu
• Vernacular Name: Commonly known as “Kadi Patta” in Hindi, “Curry Leaf” in English, and “Kariveppilai” in Tamil.
• Classification: A small evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family.
• Habitat: Native to India and Sri Lanka, it thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often cultivated in home gardens and farms for its aromatic leaves.
• Morphology: A small tree, growing up to 4–6 meters in height. It has pinnate leaves with 11–21 leaflets, small white fragrant flowers, and black, berry-like fruits. The fruits are edible, but the seeds are toxic.
• Useful Parts: Leaves, fruits, and roots.
• Chemical Composition: Contains essential oils (like linalool), alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides. The leaves are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as calcium and iron.
• Pharmacological Action: Known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and hypoglycemic properties. It is used in treating digestive disorders, diabetes, and skin ailments.
• Formulation: Used in traditional remedies, herbal teas, and culinary preparations. It is also a key ingredient in Ayurvedic formulations for digestive and metabolic health.

Rasa: Kasaya, Tikta

Guna: Laghu , Ruksha

Virya: Ushna

Vipaka: Katu