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[[File:Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Hyderabad W IMG 6976.jpg|right|thumb| '''Neem''', '''Nimba''']]
'''Azadirachta indica, ''' also known as Neem, Nimtree, Ineem and Indian Lilac . It is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of the two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to India and the Indian subcontinent including Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically is grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees now also grow in islands located in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.
==Uses==
{{Uses|skin Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|hairHair problems}}, {{Uses|liver functionLiver problems}}, {{Uses|detoxify Detoxify the blood}}, {{Uses|feverFever}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|dental treatmentsDental problems}}, {{Uses| coughCough}}, {{Uses|asthmaAsthma}}, {{Uses|ulcersUlcer}}, {{Uses|pilesPiles}}, {{Uses|Skin disease}}, {{Uses|Worm infestation}}, {{Uses|Blood purifier}}, {{Uses|Wound}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}} , {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
==Chemical Composition==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Kirubevu, Turakabevu|ml=Ayurveppu, Nimbam|sa=Nimbaka, Pakvakrita|ta=Veppa, Vembu|te=Vepa|hi=Neem|en=AgrimonyNeem tree, Yepa}} ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Sheeta (Cold)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Pitta===Prabhava===
==Habit==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|alternateAlternate|Leaves alternate, crowded near the end of branches, simply pinnate, 20-40 cm long, exstipulate, light green, with 2 pairs of glands at the base}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|1-2 cm long|greenishyellowGreenishyellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Fruit 1 (max. 2)-seeded drupe, ellipsoidal, 1-2 cm long, greenish, to yellow or purple when ripe|each abouthalf Each about half of the seed’s weight|manyMany}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
==Where to get the saplings==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadowsMeadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/azadirachta-indica.html "pharmacology"Pharmacology]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Azadirachta_indica.PDF "pdf"Botonic descroption]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://contentzza.com/azadirachta-indica-neem-cultivation-methods/ Cultivation method]</ref><ref name="cultivation methodUses"]>Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:267</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Azadirachta-Indica-Cid1177Azadirachta indica uses, benefits, side effects]* [http://natureconservation.in/description-and-medicinal-uses-of-azadirachta-indica-neem/Description and Medicinal Uses of Azadirachta Indica]* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/neem-benefits-side-effects.htmlNeem Uses, Benefits and Side Effects]* [http://www.agricultureinformation.com/forums/sale/51203-neem-cultivation.htmlAzadirachta indica on agricultureinformation]* [https://www.epainassist.com/diet-and-nutrition/benefits-of-azadirachta-indica-leaves-or-neem-leavesBenefits of Azadirachta Indica Leaves or Neem Leaves]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Meliaceae]]