MELIA AZADIRACHTA / AZADIRACHTA INDICA

Plant Name: MELIA AZADIRACHTA / AZADIRACHTA INDICA

English Name:

Local Name:

• Indian lilac,
• Lilac, Limbo, Limda,
• MARGOSA TREE,
• Neem, Nim, NEEM CHAL, Nimmi,

Family: Meliaceae

Uses:
Vermifuge, Insecticide, Astringent, Tonic and Antispetic. It posseses anti diabitic, anti bacterial and anti viral properties and used sucessfully in cases of stomach, worms and ulcers. Root bark posseses anstringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. It is also useful in Malarial fever. The oil is used in making Neem based soaps, shampoos and toothpaste. This herb is used in inflammatory and febrile diseases. It is also used for worm infestation. It is used for a variety of conditions in Ayurvedic Medicine, singly and in combination. Root bark possesses astringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. It is also useful in Malarial fever. The oil is used in making Neem based soaps, shampoos and toothpaste.