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Know everything you need to know about NEEM (azadirachta indica): The Wonder Tree right from raw neem like leaves, seeds, neem extracts, to neem products used in medicines, cosmetics and pest control, neem benefits, neem remedies, neem applications, and many such interesting neem facts. A complete resource on NEEM, this portal is also a B2B guide for bulk purchasing of neem products.
Neem seeds are processed to get neem oil which can be put to a number
of uses like manufacturing natural or bio pesticides, insect ides,
fungicides etc. Commercial production of neem tree for its seeds and
other parts is quite a few countries like India, Burma, US etc.
Neem seed oil is very bitter with garlic like smell, it is however
quite rich in fatty acids an other essential amino acids.
Percentage of Fatty acids found in Neem Seed Oil
| linoleic acid |
2% |
| Oleic acid |
50% |
| Palmitic acid |
12% |
| Stearic acid |
20% |
| Other lower fatty acids |
2% |
Percentages may vary in samples and depending on the place and
time of collection of seeds.
Neem Seed Oil Processing
- Mechanical Press Method: This method is one of
the oldest methods of processing oil. Seeds are placed in a tub or
container and a form of press or screw is used to squeeze the seeds
until the oil is pressed out and collected
- Steam and High Pressure Method: This method
makes use of high pressure extraction method to squeeze out oil from
seeds. Seeds are heated in steam and under high pressure enabling
maximum extraction of oil. This method is not very good as most of
the active ingredients and compounds are destroyed by high
temperature.
- Solvent Extraction Method: One of the most used
methods of extracting neem oil, it uses a solvent, preferably an
petroleum solvent/alcohol solvent for processing oil. It ensures
maximum extraction of oil
- Cold Pressed Method: This method of extracting
oil is the most used by leading manufacturers though it is more
expensive than the other methods.
Use of Neem Seed Oil in Various Industries
- Cosmetic Industry: Neem seed oil is being
increasingly used in manufacturing a large number of skin products,
body lotions, beauty care facial packs in combination with other
natural ingredients. The herbal cosmetic industry is in the boom
stage, this is an open invitation for the neem oil manufacturers to
produce high quality neem oil for use in the cosmetic industry, all
around the globe.
- Agricultural Industry: The principle ingredient
in Azadirachtin found naturally in neem seed oil is being used the
world over for manufacturing :
- Natural Pesticide
- Natural Insecticide
- Natural Fungicide
- Herbal Medicine Industry: Neem seed oil is used
to manufacture herbal medicines. It can be used as raw neem oil, oil
extract to be used in wide medicinal applications.
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