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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==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
116 Image:Starr_050518- neem tree - sadao.JPG  2016 Singapur, Ogrody botaniczne (184)1620_Azadirachta_indica.jpg  |Young leavesA crow at ALC.JPG  A depiction of selling Neem sticks.JPG  A neem tree in rajasthan.jpg  A structure with a neem tree near it.jpg  Accipitridae on Azadirachta indica - Howrah 2013-06-07 8898.JPG  Accipitridae with Nest and Corvus on Azadirachta indica - Howrah 2013-06-07 9035.JPG  Aryavepp (Malayalam- ആര്യവേപ്പ്) (4657024874).jpg|Stem
A neem tree in rajasthan.jpg|Whole tree
File:Azadirachta indica MHNT.BOT.2007.40.124.jpg|Seeds
Image:Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Hyderabad W IMG 6976.jpg|Flowers
Aryavepp (Malayalam- ആര്യവേപ്പ്) (4657024874).jpg|Leaves
File: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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