medicinal Uses
Uses
Murraya species are used in landscaping.[2] Some species can be grafted onto citrus rootstocks.[4] Species have been used in traditional medicine, with various parts of the plants used to treat fever, pain, and dysentery. M. paniculata has been used to induce labor.[2] It has been used in Cuba for painful inflammatory conditions.[7]
Curry tree (M. koenigii) in particular has a number of uses. It is cultivated in India. The aromatic foliage, powdered leaves, and essential oil are used in Indian cuisine as a flavoring for curries and meat, fish, and egg dishes. The oil is used in aromatherapy and added to soaps, hair tonics, and medicinal remedies