Botanical Name(s): Azadirachta Indica
English Name(s): Neem tree, Margosa tree, Indian lilac
Sanskrit Name(s): Nimba
Description: Medium to large sized having compound leaves, serrated borders, cream or yellowish-white flowers & one seeded greenish yellow friuts.
Chemical Constituents: Bark contains tannin, East-India gum. Leaves contain nimboin, nimbinene, nimbandiol, nimbolide and quercetin.
Mature leaaves are rich in proteins, fat, fibres, carbohydrates, minerals, niacin, carotene and calcium along with amino acids.
Indications: Infections, Worm infestation, Skin ailments,, Blood disorders, Liver related problems, Urinary problems, Diabetes, Inflammation, Wound and injuries, Fever.
Root bark possesses astringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. It is also useful in Malarial fever. The oil is used in making Neem based soaps, shampoos and toothpaste.
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