Neem also called Azadirachta indica is an aboriginal tree found in
tropical and semi-tropical countries like Burma and India; Neem has
been declared non-toxic to humans and each part of the tree is used as
an active ingredient in different industries. Neem tree has been given its due recognition, with a number
of researches being conducted on an international level to understand
the benefits and potential of neem. Today neem is used on a commercial basis and finds immense use in a number of products in industries ranging from
cosmetics to agriculture, from pharmaceuticals to Ayurveda.
Neem Definition & Brief Introduction
Family: Mahogany
Botanical Name: Azadirachta indica
Varied Names: Neem (Hindi, Urdu and Bengali), Nimm (Punjabi), Arya Veppu (Malayalam), Azad Dirakht (Persian), DogonYaro (in some Nigerian languages), Nimba (Sanskrit and Marathi), Margosa, Neeb (Arabic), Nimtree, Vepu, Vempu, Vepa (Telugu), Bevu (Kannada), Kohomba (Sinhala), Tamar (Burmese), Vembu (Tamil), Paraiso (Spanish), and Indian Lilac (English)
Neem Uses: Neem is known as the Wonder Tree for its multiple uses. Neem leaves, oil, and neem extracts are used to produce a wide range of medicinal and beauty care products. Neem oil has insecticidal and medicinal properties due to which it has been used in pest control, cosmetics, medicines, etc. Neem leaves have anti-bacterial properties which help in treating skin problems. Neem leaves are also used in storage of grains. Twigs of neem are used as toothbrushes. Neem produces pain relieving, fever reducing and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help in the healing of burns, cuts, earaches, fevers, headaches and sprains. Neem bark and roots in powdered form help in controlling fleas and ticks on pets. Neem extracts also help in treating diabetes, heart disease, AIDS, cancer, hepatitis, ulcers, and several other diseases.
Neem Products: Neem Seed Cake, Neem Oil, Powder, Soap, Hair & Skin Products, Medicines, Oral Hygiene Products, Neem Repellent, Neem Coir, Neem Gel, Neem Tea, Neem Spray, Candles, Incense Sticks, Neem Fertilizer, Insecticide and many more...
Neem is used to manufacture a number of natural medicines, which do not
have any side effects unlike modern medicinal systems like allopathy.