Neem Leaves | Indian Lilac | نیم پتے

Arabic Name : Neem

English Name : Indian Lilac, Neem, Margosa

Gujarati Name : Limbro

Hindi Name : Neem, Nimb

Latin name : Melia azadirachta Linn.

Marathi Name : Nimb, Limb, Kadunimb, Balantanimb

Persian Name : Azad Darakhte Hindi

Sanskrit Name : Nimba, Nimbaka

Urdu Name : Neem, Neeb

Neem:

Neem is a natural substance extracted from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), an evergreen native to India. Long used in certain systems of traditional medicine (such as Ayurveda), It is thought to offer a number of benefits when applied Neem oil for hair and skin.

BENEFITS

•  Oil is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and even leprosy, and as a vehicle for other active ingredients.
• The leaves are taken an infusion for malaria, peptic ulcers, and intestinal worms, and maybe ointment to skin problems including ulcers, wounds, boils, and eczema.
• The juice of the leaves is also applied to the eyes to treat night blindness and conjunctivitis.
• The twigs are used as a tooth cleanser, firming up the gums and preventing gum disease.
• Neem oil effective for hair

RESEARCH

RECENT RESEARCH

This indicates that neem oil is both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, and to some degree reduces fever and lowers blood sugar levels.

INSECTICIDE

Extensive research shows that liminoid azadirachtins are insecticidal and inhibit feeding and growth-making this oil for skin an inexpensive and ecologically sound insecticidal agent. The azadirachtins are also linked to the tree’s antimalarial activity.

DIABETES

Research indicates that this oil for hair and acts to stabilize blood sugar levels and may be helpful in treating or delaying late-onset diabetes.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

• Meliacins
• Limonoids
• Triterpenoid bitters
• Sterols
• Tannins
• Flavonoids

KEY ACTIONS

• Anti-inflammatory
• Promotes wound healing
• Lower fever
• Antiparasitic
• Antimicrobial
• Antimalarial

KEY PREPARATIONS & THEIR USES

• Oil
• Cream
• Tincture
• Infusion
• Decoction