Neem (Azadirachta indica): Scientific Name, Interesting facts, Used Parts, Medicinal Values & Uses, Preparations

A herb that is using by Indians from there early cavitation started. Very commonly used for skin disorders at home without any prescriptions. However, we can use it for other things too.

Scientific Name

  • Azadirachta indica

Interesting facts

  • Sanskrit name ‘Nimba’ or ‘Neem’ comes from the term ‘nimbati syasthyamdadati’ means ‘to give good health.
  • It is a native of India and other surrounding countries.
  • In India Neem known as “Village Pharmacy”
  • These trees require a tropical climate and do not grow in cold climates.
  • Neem trees are used for landscape purposes and cause the soil to become less acidic
  • It is evergreen but under severe drought, it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves.

Used Parts

  • Almost all the parts of the tree used for medicinal use

Medicinal Values & Uses

  • Used to treat chickenpox
  • Used to treat  warts
  • Used for treating various fungi
  • Used for treating various bacteria
  • Twigs of Neem are used in India and Africa as toothbrushes
  • Used to make toothpastes with Neem extracts as because of anti-bacterial property
  • Having spermicidal effect so can be use Neem extracts for making contraceptives
  • Neem produces pain
  • Neem extracts helps in treating diabetes
  • Neem extracts also help in treating AIDS
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Immune compromised persons
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Cancer
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Skin rashes
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Heart Disease
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Herpes
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Skin Allergies
  • Neem extracts also help in treating skin Ulcers
  • Neem extracts also help in treating acne
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Psoriasis
  • Neem extracts also help in treating Intestinal Worms

Preparations

  • Cap Neem (Himalaya)
  • Cap Neem Gaurd (Good-Care, Baidhynath)
  • Cap AD 21



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