Botanical Overview
None (Murraya sp) belongs to the Rutaceae family. Limited but reliable traditional records indicate this plant has recognized medicinal applications in one or more healing traditions. The citrus family (Rutaceae) includes trees and shrubs with gland-dotted leaves that release aromatic oils when crushed. The flowers are typically white with four or five petals, and the fruits are often modified berries with a leathery rind. Most species produce alkaloids and limonoids with medicinal activity.
Family Context
The Rutaceae family is primarily tropical and subtropical. Notable medicinal members include:
- Kabusu — 76 documented uses
- Petitgrain — 76 documented uses
- Rue — 54 documented uses
- Orange — 47 documented uses
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 3 compounds in this species: mahanimbine, murrayanine, skimmianine.
The identified compounds include the following categories:
- Alkaloid: nitrogenous compounds with diverse pharmacological activities