Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii)
What curry leaf is, how classical Indian texts describe it, what published studies show and where they fall short, how to use it safely, and which GraceYes products contain it.
Names
Kadi patta or Mitha neem (Hindi); Surabhinimba (Sanskrit). The part used is the leaf.
Classical Indian view
API Vol VI lists it as Varnya, with uses in Kandu, Kushtha and Dushta Vrana (non-healing wounds). Its use against greying hair is traditional; we have not traced it to a classical text.
Key compounds
Carbazole alkaloids (mahanimbine, koenimbine).
What studies show
- It gave the highest collagen deposition in healing wounds in rats (PubMed).
- A 1% cream visibly reduced facial folds over 98 days. This was an industry study (PubMed).
Limits
There are no hair studies in humans.
Safety
It is a food plant with no specific topical warnings. Patch test.
GraceYes products that contain it
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Studies are linked so you can read them yourself. Always patch-test a new product, and speak to a doctor about any skin or scalp condition.