Curry leaf tree(Mitha neemra)
Cultivated extensively for its aromatic leaves, it is a small tree up to 5-6 meters in height. The leaves are slightly bitter and aromatic. Leaves pinnately compound, crowded on the ends of branchlets, leaflets 10-25, ovate
lanceolate with an oblique base. Flower white in terminal clusters. Fruit ovoid to subglobose berries wrinkled purplish black when ripe, 2 seeded. Flowering and fruiting between February to August depending on locality.
Part used: Root, Bark, Fruit and Leaf
Usage: A herbal tonic, leaves are used as a mild laxative in diarrhoea, dysentery and piles. 1t also cures diabetes. Curry leaves prevent premature greying of hair and delays development of cataract. Paste of leaves applied
externally to cure skin eruptions and to relieve burns. Bark of tree is useful in bil10us vomiting. Juice of root relieves pain associated with the kidneys. Juice of berries mixed with equal proportion of lime juice is effective
for external application in insect stings and bites of poisonous creatures.
Agrotechniques: Propagated through stem cuttings/seeds.