Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Curry Leaf (Mitha-Neem) |
Botanical Name |
Murraya koenigii |
System Affected |
digestion, colicc, diarrhea, constipation |
Properties |
digestion, constipation, colic, diarrhea |
Description |
leaves of a small shrub or tree |
Origin |
Indochina |
Notes |
used in cooking |
Toxicity |
none |
Dosage |
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Neem |
Botanical Name |
Azadirachta indica |
System Affected |
lice, insects, scabies, teeth, gums, skin, leprosy |
Properties |
lice, insect pests scabies green twigs used as toothbrushes; gum-protecting, anti-bacterial Oil From seeds: leprosy, skin diseases Leaves: in poultices to treat wounds Bark: fever, nausea, vomiting, skin diseases |
Description |
large oak-like tree |
Origin |
India |
Notes |
use externally; use the leaves |
Toxicity |
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