Saturday, March 2, 2013

CURRY LEAF ( KARIVEPPILA)



Malayalam name:

                                                    Kariveppila

Botanical name:

                                                    Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprengel


Family :

                                                     Rutaceae







The  curry leaf tree is an aromatic deciduous one, growing up to  five meter in height.

It is cultivated in homesteads for its leaves  as a natural flavouring agent 
in various curries.




Medicinal properties:
 Curry leaves have plenty of Vitamin A and calcium.
 It also contains good amounts of amino acids.
 It fasten digestive enzymes , helps break down food more easily and take care of indigestion.
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 It is a good remedy for nausea.
 It is an effective medicine for lowering body weight. 

 Curry leaves are also known to improve eyesight.

Curry leaves are also good for hair growth.





Common names:

Curry patta,

Barsan,

Curryblatter,

Feuilles de cari,

Ga lei yihp,

Hoja.

Kerriebladeren,

Karibevu,

Karhinimb,

Karivempu,

Karuveppilei,
Krishna nimbi,

Karepaku.

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