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Azadiracta indica - Nimba, Neem

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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.  
==Uses==
{{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Hair problems}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Detoxify the blood}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Dental problems}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Ulcer}}, {{Uses|Piles}}, {{Uses|Skin disease}}, {{Uses|Worm infestation}}, {{Uses|Blood purifier}}, {{Uses|Wound}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==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==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
==Where to get the saplings==
==Photo Gallery==
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116 Image:Starr_050518- neem tree - sadao.JPG2016 Singapur, Ogrody botaniczne (184)1620_Azadirachta_indica.jpg|Young leavesA crow at ALC.JPG|StemA depiction of selling Neem sticks.JPGA neem tree in rajasthan.jpgA structure with a neem |Whole tree near it.jpgAccipitridae on File:Azadirachta indica - Howrah 2013-06-07 8898MHNT.BOT.2007.40.124.JPGjpg|SeedsAccipitridae with Nest and Corvus on Image:Neem (Azadirachta indica - Howrah 2013-06-07 9035) in Hyderabad W IMG 6976.JPGjpg|FlowersAryavepp (Malayalam- ആര്യവേപ്പ്) (4657024874).jpg|LeavesFile:Unripe Neem fruits.jpg|Fruits
</gallery>
==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 "BOTANIC DESCRIPTION"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>
* [https://www.epainassist.com/diet-and-nutrition/benefits-of-azadirachta-indica-leaves-or-neem-leaves Benefits of Azadirachta Indica Leaves or Neem Leaves]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Meliaceae]]

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