Azadirachta Indica

Common name Neem, Limdo
Botanical Name Azadirachta Indica
Vernacular name English-Margosa tree
Hindi- Nimbaka, Arishta
Gujarati-Dhanujhada, Limbda
Sanskrit- Arista
Family Meliaceae
Class Dicotyledonae
Parts of plant used Stem bark, leaf, Root bark, Flower
Chemical Constituents Triterpenoids, steroids, Bitter Principles of nimbin and nimbiol
Therapeutic uses Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of heart (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum disease (gingivitis),and liver problems. The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions.

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