Abstract
Murraya koenigii belonging to the family Rutaceae is a small perennial plant or aromatic shrub that grows wild and is found almost in the lowlands and hill forests of Nepal, Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar except in the higher parts of the Himalayas. The leaves of the plant have been very popularly used in Indian cuisine and also used for centuries in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Phytochemical analysis of fresh leaves of Murraya koenigii evidenced the presence of proteins, carbohydrates, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, fiber, minerals, and the fruit extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolic contents which reveal immense prospects to enhance consumer health as well as to alleviate disease risks. This chapter highlights the agronomic and neutraceutical applications for realizing the market potential of Murraya koenigii along with its ethnomedicinal importance. Figure 30.1
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