Curry Leaf Oil

Product Name: Curry Leaf Essential Oil (Indian Kadi Patta / Meetha Neem Leaf Oil)

Botanical Name: Murraya koenigii (syn. Bergera koenigii)

Plant Family: Rutaceae

CAS Number: 8008-79-5 / 91770-36-4

EINECS / EC Number: 294-821-3

Plant Part Used: Fresh Aromatic Leaves & Tender Twigs

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation / Hydro-Distillation

Origin: India (Tamil Nadu / Kerala / Karnataka / Uttar Pradesh / Distilled & Supplied from Kannauj)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Curry Leaf Essential Oil—revered across India as Kadi Patta or Meetha Neem—is a warm, richly herbaceous, spicy-citrus essential oil steam-distilled from the freshly harvested aromatic leaves of Murraya koenigii. Sharing the luminous Rutaceae lineage of citrus and neroli, it delivers an intriguing, multifaceted bouquet uniting crisp green-citrus and peppery-terpenic top notes with warm toasted-nut, savory herbal-spice, and clean woody-balsamic undertones. Prized in Ayurvedic hair-care cosmeceuticals, niche green-spicy perfumery, and gourmet culinary flavoring, it lends vibrant botanical authenticity and warm herbal depth.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by Indian regional chemotype—South Indian vs. North Indian cultivars—leaf maturity, and harvest season)

• Monoterpene Hydrocarbons (Crisp Green-Citrus & Peppery Top Notes): Beta-phellandrene (12%–30%), Alpha-pinene (8%–25%), Sabinene (5%–20%), Beta-pinene, Limonene, Beta-myrcene, Alpha-terpinene, Gamma-terpinene

• Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons (Warm Woody-Spicy Heart): Beta-caryophyllene (15%–35%), Alpha-humulene (3%–8%), Beta-elemene, Germacrene D, Alpha-copaene

• Oxygenated Terpenes: Terpinen-4-ol, Linalool, Beta-caryophyllene oxide

Applications & Blending

• Ayurvedic Hair Care & Scalp Cosmeceuticals: A signature botanical active in hair-strengthening oils, premature-graying prevention serums, follicle-stimulating scalp tonics, herbal shampoos, and nourishing hair masks.

• Fine Perfumery & Niche Green-Spicy Accords: Imparts crisp green-rutaceous lift, warm peppery-herbal texture, and woody depth to aromatic-green, fougère, chypre, woody-spicy, citrus-herbal, and contemporary niche Indian attar compositions.

• Savory Flavoring & Aromatherapy: Incorporated (within IFRA and food-grade guidelines) into gourmet South Indian culinary spice extracts, savory seasonings, and revitalizing herbal massage blends.

• Blends Well With: Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Petitgrain, Neroli, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander Seed, Cumin Seed, Ginger, Basil, Rosemary, Lavender, Clary Sage, Vetiver (Khus), Sandalwood Oil, Cedarwood, and Patchouli.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Indian Fresh-Leaf Origin, Cosmetic, Hair Care & Fine Fragrance Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, stainless steel, or aluminum containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from air, heat, and direct sunlight.

• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes:  100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.