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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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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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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
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{{Uses|skin diseases}}, {{Uses|hair}}, {{Uses|liver function}}, {{Uses|detoxify the blood}}, {{Uses|fever}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|dental  treatments}}, {{Uses| cough}}, {{Uses|asthma}}, {{Uses|ulcers}}, {{Uses|piles}}.
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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"/>
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
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{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}} {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
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{{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
  
 
==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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nimbandiol, immobile, nimocinol, quercetin, and beta-sitosterol.7,8 Two additional tetracyclic triterpenoids zafaral <ref name="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"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
 
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Katu (Pungent)
 
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Kapha, Pitta
 
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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
 
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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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{{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|Unisexual|1-2 cm long|greenishyellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
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{{Flower|Unisexual|1-2 cm long|Greenishyellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}}
  
 
===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 abouthalf of the seed’s weight|many}}
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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}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
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==Where to get the saplings==
 
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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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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
  
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
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File:Azadirachta indica MHNT.BOT.2007.40.124.jpg|Seeds
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Aryavepp (Malayalam- ആര്യവേപ്പ്) (4657024874).jpg|Leaves
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==References==
 
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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="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="Uses">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:267</ref>
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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]
 
* [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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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

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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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