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dryadpharmacy · 8 years ago

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Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem,Nimtree, Ineem and Indian Lilac

Antelaea azadirachta, Arishta, Arishtha, Bead Tree, Holy Tree,Indian Neem, Lilas des Indes, Lilas de Perse, Margosa, Margosa Tree, Margousier, Margousier à Feuilles de Frêne, Margousier d’Inde, Melia azadirachta, Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta, Nim, Nimb, Nimba, Persian Lilac, Pride of China.

“is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to the Indian subcontinent , i.e. India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically is grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees now also grow in islands located in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.

Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft), and rarely 35–40 metres (115–131 ft). Neem can grow in many different types of soil, but it thrives best on well drained deep and sandy soils. It can tolerate high to very high temperatures and does not tolerate temperature below 4 °C (39 °F).

Neem leaves are dried in India and placed in cupboards to prevent insects eating the clothes, and also in tins where rice is stored. Neem leaves are dried and burnt in the tropical regions to keep away mosquitoes.

As an ayurvedic herb, neem is also used in baths. The tender shoots and flowers of the neem tree are eaten as a vegetable in India. A souplike dish called Veppampoo charu (Tamil) (translated as “neem flower rasam”) made of the flower of neem is prepared in Tamil Nadu.

Products made from neem trees have been used in India for over two millennia for their medicinal properties.

Neem (Ineem) is a key ingredient in non-pesticidal management (NPM), providing a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides.

Other uses: Toiletries, Cosmetics, animal treatment, Toothbrush, food additive , bird repellent, lubricant,fertilizer ,plant protectant, against pox viruses.”

Note of caution: do not ingest neem/oil when you’re pregnant, as it might cause an abortion.

Neem might repell some mosquitos but from personal-jungle-experience I can tell it doesn’t assure 100% protection when applied on skin. The most effective way is to make tea from neem leaves or chew on a neem leaf and swallow it. Neem leaves also do not smell as pungent as neem-oil. It does taste bitter..Bugs? Not anymore! Smear some neem oil and see them flee :)

Antibacterial *see research link 691, 161

Anti-caries & anti-plaque (excerpt from research:“ Mucoadhesive dental gel containing Azadirachta indica is found to be beneficial in reducing the plaque index and salivary bacterial count comparatively better than chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash.”) *see research link 161

Anti-tumor against skin tumors *see research link 106

Inhibits cheek cancer in hamsters *see research link 007

Reduces Alzheimer’s, improves cognition and working memory and reduces depression (excerpt from research:“ deficits in active avoidance learning and retention of learned behavior were significantly reversed by A. indica. ”)*see research link 838

Inhibits acne and improves wound healing ,even the toughest of wounds * see research link PMC4492024/

Organic reversible anticonception & anti-fertility , kills sperm in humans and animals alike (excerpt from research:” The present study was carried out to evaluate the effective concentration of aqueous extract of old and tender Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves to immobilize and kill 100% human spermatozoa within 20 s. “) *see research link 14561544 , 11558322 , 1983033, PMC3761146/, 3225018/

Safe *see research link 15261960

Reduces and heals stomach ulcers *see research link 15454339

Does not act against cerebral malaria, but does protect neurons (excerpt :”the high dose levels of Neem extract (500 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg) prevented Purkinje cells loss. “) *see research link PMC3338214/ & wiki link

Protects fish against fishy bacteria , for real , that cause tail rot and fin rot *see research link 10783742

Anti-parasitic against bovine strongylosis *see research link PMC4675597/ , 17041548

Contains compounds that have anti snake venom properties *see research link 18466944

Prevents meat spoilage by inhibiting bacteria *see research link 28231186

Lowers blood sugar levels * see research link 10919098

Repels insects, ants, mosquitos, etc * see research link 8245950, PMC5061770/

Antiviral against Coxsackie viruses, herpes simplex 1,Hepatitis C & Dengue *see reseach link 10810594, 20041417, 26274064,11801392

Research on Neem:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-577-neem.aspx?activeingredientid=577

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4515691/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441161/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16521106

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15473007

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23776838

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791507/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14561544

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15261960

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11558322

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15454339

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3338214/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purkinje_cell

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10783742

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4675597/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17041548

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1983033

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3761146/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18466944

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3225018/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28231186

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4492024/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10919098

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8245950

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5061770/

http://www.paghat.com/neemworship.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10810594

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20041417

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26274064

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11801392

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