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Azadirachta indica
Ailment Malaria  + , Diabetes  + , Worms  + , Cardiovascular diseases  + , Skin diseases  + , Contraceptive  + , Antiulcer  + , Fungicidal  +
Ailment type Infectious diseases  + , Systemic disorders  + , Organ-specific disorders  + , Cancer  +
Biotic zone Northeastern Himalayas + , Northwestern Himalayas + , Eastern Ghats + , Western Ghats + , Central Deccan Plateau + , Indo-Gangetic Plain +
Bloom type Perennial +
Class Magnoliopsida +
Commercial application Human consumption  + , Agricultural use  + , Medicinal use  + , Cosmetic use  + , Religious use  +
Commercial use description Neem leaf and stem extracts are used for mNeem leaf and stem extracts are used for medicinal purposes as noted above. Due to insect-repellant properties of Azadirachtin, it is often put in stores grains to prevent pest infestation. Neem extracts are also used in cosmetic products such as shampoos, creams and soaps.oducts such as shampoos, creams and soaps.  +
Common Indian names नीम Neem (Hindi); নীম Neem (Manipuri); Nimनीम Neem (Hindi); নীম Neem (Manipuri); Nimbay (Marathi);வேப்பை Veppai, Sengumaru (Tamil); Ariyaveppu (Malayalam); వెపా Vepa (Telugu); Turakabevu (Kannada); Neem (Bengali); Neem (Urdu); নীম Neem (Assamese); ધનુજઝાડ Dhanujhada, Limba (Gujarati); Pakvakrita, nimbaka (Sanskrit)(Gujarati); Pakvakrita, nimbaka (Sanskrit)  +
Common hindi name नीम Neem  +
Common name Neem  +
Division/Phylum Magnoliophyta +
Family Meliaceae +
Flower color White  +
Food plant part Stem  + , Flower  +
Food use Yes  +
Food use description The tender shoots and flowers of the neem The tender shoots and flowers of the neem tree are eaten as a vegetable in India. Neem flowers are very popular for their use in Ugadi Pachhadi (soup-like pickle), which is made on Ugadi day in the South Indian States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. A souplike dish called Veppampoo Rasam (Tamil) (translated as "neem flower rasam") made of the flower of neem is prepared in Tamil Nadu. flower of neem is prepared in Tamil Nadu.  +
Genus Azadirachta +
Habitat details Mainly a tropical and subtropical species,Mainly a tropical and subtropical species, it grows mainly in low-lying areas and wooded areas in India and Sri Lanka. Neem is known to grow well under less water availability and thus is a hardy species. The species has been naturalized now in several other countries like Indonesia and Australia. The plant is found growing along road sides, near temples, wooded areas, forest edges, gardens, deciduous forests etc.est edges, gardens, deciduous forests etc.  +
Header caption Neem leaves have a significant medicinal value  +
Header image Neem leaves.JPG  +
IUCN status Not Evaluated  +
Introdescription Neem is a tropical and sub-tropical plant which is highly drought resistant. The plant has several medicinal and commercial applications and finds significance in Hinduism. Neem cultivation also has a role to play in agriculture and pest management.  +
Leaf blade type Compound  +
Leaf petiole type Petiolated  +
Leaf phyllotaxy Opposite  +
Leaf shape Pinnately compound  +
Medicinal active compound Azadirachtin  + , Beta-Sitosterol  + , Kaempferol  + , Quercitin  + , Myricetin  + , Nimbidin  +
Medicinal active compound details While the chemicals from Neem oil are knowWhile the chemicals from Neem oil are known, their molecular basis of action is still unknown. Over 700 medicinal preparations have been described in ethnobotanical medicinal systems using Neem. Several sterols and terpenoids have been found in different parts of the Neem plant. Beta-Sitosterol, KAEMPFEROL, QUERCETIN, MYRICETIN present in the flower and leaf, Azadirachtin, NIMBIDIN present in the seed and stem bark have medicinal values, along with several other chemicals cited in the references. These chemicals can be extracted in the Neem oil, obtained from seed and fruit of the plant.obtained from seed and fruit of the plant.  +
Medicinal molecular basis Yes  +
Medicinal significance Yes  +
Medicinal system Ayurveda + , Unani + , Folk Medicine + , Modern Medicine +
Modern scientific knowledge description Microsatellite DNA sequences are availableMicrosatellite DNA sequences are available in NCBI Entrez (Aug 12, 2010). However a large amount of pharmacological information is available about the constituents and effects of Neem oil (Wikipedia). Most studies have specifically studies Azadirachtin or whole seed oil. Not a lot is known about the molecular basis of action of these chemicals.ecular basis of action of these chemicals.  +
Native species Yes  +
Order Sapindales +
Page creation date 12 August 2010  +
Plant clinical studies Yes  +
Plant clinical study details Clinical trials were conducted on 9 patienClinical trials were conducted on 9 patients of congestive heart failure with anasarca to study the diuretic effect of sodium nimbidinate. Four other patients were also studied as controls on the same lines with bed rest, low sodium diet and adequate digitalization without any diuretic. Eight of the patients showed a definite diuretic response. The control group did not show any diuresis. No toxic reaction was noted except local discomfort or slight pain.ed except local discomfort or slight pain.  +
Plant commercial Yes  +
Plant commercial part Root  + , Stem  + , Bark  + , Leaves  + , Flower  + , Fruit  + , Seeds  +
Plant height More than 10 feet  +
Plant medicinal part Root  + , Stem  + , Bark  + , Leaves  + , Flower  + , Fruit  + , Seeds  +
Plant toxic effect details Large doses of Neem seeds are reported to have toxic effects on children. No effects have been found in adults.  +
Plant toxic effects Yes  +
Plant type Woody (Tree/Shrub)  +
Regnum Plantae +
Religious occasion Gudhi Padwa + , Mariamman +
Religious significance Yes  +
Species name w:Azadirachta indica +
State Assam  + , Andhra Pradesh  + , Arunachal Pradesh  + , Bihar  + , Chandigarh  + , Chhatisgarh  + , Delhi  + , Goa  + , Gujarat  + , Jammu and Kashmir  + , Karnataka  + , Kerala  + , Madhya Pradesh  + , Maharashtra  + , Manipur  + , Meghalaya  + , Mizoram  + , Orissa  + , Pondicherry  + , Punjab  + , Rajasthan  + , Tamil Nadu  + , Tripura  + , Uttarakhand  + , Uttar Pradesh  + , West Bengal  +
User ID User:Gauravm +
Water need Low  +
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Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. 2 October 2010 05:34:34  +
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