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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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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==
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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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==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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nimbandiol, immobile, nimocinol, quercetin, and beta-sitosterol.7,8 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=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
  
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==Common name==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Tree}}
  
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* '''English''' - Margosa / Neem tree
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==Identification==
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* '''Kannada''' - ಬೇವು
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===Leaf===
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* '''Hindi''' - नीम
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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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* '''Sanskrit''' - Nimbaka
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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 abouthalf 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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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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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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File:Odermennig.jpg
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==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 "pdf"]</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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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Azadirachta-Indica-Cid1177]
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* [http://natureconservation.in/description-and-medicinal-uses-of-azadirachta-indica-neem/]
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/neem-benefits-side-effects.html]
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* [http://www.agricultureinformation.com/forums/sale/51203-neem-cultivation.html]
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* [https://www.epainassist.com/diet-and-nutrition/benefits-of-azadirachta-indica-leaves-or-neem-leaves]
 
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Neem, Nimba

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.

Uses

skin diseases, hair, liver function, detoxify the blood, fever, Blotches, dental treatments, cough, asthma, ulcers, piles.

Parts Used

Bark, Leaves Seeds.

Chemical Composition

nimbandiol, immobile, nimocinol, quercetin, and beta-sitosterol.7,8 Two additional tetracyclic triterpenoids zafaral [1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


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 abouthalf 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[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Odermennig.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg

References

  1. ↑ "pharmacology"
  2. ↑ "pdf"
  3. ↑ "cultivation method"

External Links

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