Description

• Curry Leaf tree is a small or medium sized tree, most famous for its aromatic leaves that provide curry spice.
• Curry leaves are extensively used in Southern India and Sri Lanka (for the authentic flavour).
• It is a small tree, growing 4-6 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter.
• The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm broad. They are highly aromatic.
• The flowers are small white, and fragrant.
• The small black, shiny berries are edible, but their seeds are poisonous.

 Uses  

• Leaves are edible.
• The leaves are used to flavour and enhance aroma in Indian curries.
• The essential oil found in the leaves and seeds have antibacterial and anti-fungal activity.
• Bark-paste is antiseptic, applied to skin eruptions.
• Root extract is taken for relief from renal pain.