neem tree benefits

neem tree benefits

1.                                 NEEM           ( Azadirachta indica )

2. Azadirachta indica  (commonly known as  neem ,  nimtree  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 the  Indian subcontinent , i.e.  India ,  Nepal ,  Pakistan ,  Bangladesh ,  Sri Lanka , and  Maldives . It typically is grown in  tropical  and semi-tropical regions.

3. MORPHOLOGY : The tree has pinnate tree i.e. its leaves are divided into numerous smaller segments called leaflets. Flowers are small, white in short axillary branches. Fruits 1.2- 1.8cm long, green yellow. One seed in each fruit is present.

4.     VEGETATIVE CHARACTERS It is a tall deciduous tree. The leaves are pinnately compound. They are existpulate , inflorescence cymose , and the oil which is obtained is margossa oil. It is a native of Myanmar, but grown all over India.

5. DRU G AND ITS PROPERTIES: The antibiotic activity of leaves and roots of the tree and their utility in skin diseases is wide. The oil cake and gum which exudates from bark are also useful products. Dried leaves are used to keep moth away. The drug consists of dried stem bark and leaves. The bark is bitter tonic, astringent and antiperiodic , i.e. it is used in fevers. It breaks the periodic sequence of fevers(like malaria) and is useful in skin diseases. The leaves are bitter and are largely applies on skin diseases and boils , a decoction of leaves is also taken internally.

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