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'''Azadirachta indica''' also known as Neem. 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.
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==Uses==
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{{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"/>
  
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Azadirachta indica  <ref name="Azadirachta indica"/>, also known as Neem, Nimtree, Ineem and Indian Lilac is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of 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.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
  
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==Description==
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==Chemical Composition==
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It contains Nimbandiol, Immobile, Nimocinol, Quercetin, and Beta-sitosterol And Two additional tetracyclic triterpenoids zafaral<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
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Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft), and rarely 35–40 metres (115–131 ft). It is evergreen, but in severe drought it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves. The branches are wide and spreading. The fairly dense crown is roundish and may reach a diameter of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft) in old, free-standing specimens. The neem tree is very similar in appearance to its relative, the Chinaberry (Melia azedarach).
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Kirubevu, Turakabevu|ml=Ayurveppu, Nimbam|sa=Nimbaka, Pakvakrita|ta=Veppa, Vembu|te=Vepa|hi=Neem|en=Neem tree, Yepa}}
  
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==Common name==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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* '''English''' - Margosa / Neem tree
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===Rasa===
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* '''Kannada''' - ಬೇವು
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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* '''Hindi''' - नीम
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===Guna===
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* '''Sanskrit''' - Nimbaka
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (Cold)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Pitta
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Tree}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Alternate|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"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|1-2 cm long|Greenishyellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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===Fruit===
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{{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 about half of the seed’s weight|Many}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Seeds are collected from June to August. It should be collected from 5 to 6 years old trees. Only fresh and ripe seeds should be collected. Seeds remain viable for a short period of 2 to 3 weeks only should be sown immediately<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Image:Starr_050518-1620_Azadirachta_indica.jpg|Young leaves
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A crow at ALC.JPG|Stem
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A neem tree in rajasthan.jpg|Whole tree
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File:Azadirachta indica MHNT.BOT.2007.40.124.jpg|Seeds
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Image:Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Hyderabad W IMG 6976.jpg|Flowers
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Aryavepp (Malayalam- ആര്യവേപ്പ്) (4657024874).jpg|Leaves
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File:Unripe Neem fruits.jpg|Fruits
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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<references>  
 
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<ref name="Azadirachta indica">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica Wikipedia]</ref>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/azadirachta-indica.html Pharmacology]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.worldagroforestry.org/treedb/AFTPDFS/Azadirachta_indica.PDF Botonic descroption]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://contentzza.com/azadirachta-indica-neem-cultivation-methods/ Cultivation method]</ref>
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<ref name="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:267</ref>
 
</references>
 
</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Azadirachta-Indica-Cid1177 Azadirachta indica uses, benefits, side effects]
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* [http://natureconservation.in/description-and-medicinal-uses-of-azadirachta-indica-neem/ Description and Medicinal Uses of Azadirachta Indica]
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/neem-benefits-side-effects.html Neem Uses, Benefits and Side Effects]
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* [http://www.agricultureinformation.com/forums/sale/51203-neem-cultivation.html Azadirachta indica on agricultureinformation]
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* [https://www.epainassist.com/diet-and-nutrition/benefits-of-azadirachta-indica-leaves-or-neem-leaves Benefits of Azadirachta Indica Leaves or Neem Leaves]
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Meliaceae]]

Latest revision as of 10:50, 12 August 2020

Neem, Nimba

Azadirachta indica also known as Neem. 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

Skin diseases, Hair problems, Liver problems, Detoxify the blood, Fever, Blotches, Dental problems, Cough, Asthma, Ulcer, Piles, Skin disease, Worm infestation, Blood purifier, Wound.[1]

Parts Used

Bark, Leaves, Seeds.

Chemical Composition

It contains Nimbandiol, Immobile, Nimocinol, Quercetin, and Beta-sitosterol And Two additional tetracyclic triterpenoids zafaral[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Kirubevu, Turakabevu
Hindi Neem
Malayalam Ayurveppu, Nimbam
Tamil Veppa, Vembu
Telugu Vepa
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Nimbaka, Pakvakrita
English Neem 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

Tree

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Alternate 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

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 1-2 cm long Greenishyellow 5-20 Flowers Season is June - August

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
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 about half of the seed’s weight Many {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Seeds are collected from June to August. It should be collected from 5 to 6 years old trees. Only fresh and ripe seeds should be collected. Seeds remain viable for a short period of 2 to 3 weeks only should be sown immediately[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Young leaves

  • Stem

  • Whole tree

  • Seeds

  • Flowers

  • Leaves

  • Fruits

References

  1. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:267
  2. ↑ Pharmacology
  3. ↑ Botonic descroption
  4. ↑ Cultivation method

External Links

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