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An important member of Meliaceae, is the evergreen Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica). Well known for its medicinal properties, the Neem tree is a fast growing plant that can reach up to 15 to 30 m tall. It is drought tolerant and thrives in well-drained soils. The genus name, Azadirachta, comes from the words azad, meaning ‘free’ in Persian, and dirakht, which means ‘tree’. The name indica refers to its Indian origin. Hence, the name literally means the ‘free tree of India’. This is fitting as it is almost a free pharmacy in itself. It has potential in medicine, agricultural and environment conservation. 🌳Neem has fern like, pinnately compound leaves. Each leaf is 15 to 40 cm long, and carries 8 to 19 asymmetrically curved leaflets, each with a toothed margin. 🌳The tree produces small white flowers, which have a very sweet, jasmine-like scent.  🌳The fruit is a drupe that is edible and has a bittersweet taste.  🌳The seed yields an oil which is used as an organic pesticide and...

Neem in the Vedas... Neem is also called ‘ Arista ’ in Sanskrit- a word that means ‘perfect, complete and imperishable’. The Sanskrit name ‘ Nimba ’ comes from the term ‘ Nimbati Syasthyamdadati ’ which means ‘to give good health’. ‘ Pinchumada ’ another name of Neem in Sanskrit means the destroyer of leprosy and healer of skin infections. Its medicinal qualities are outlined in the earliest Sanskrit writings and its uses in Hindu medicine that dates back to very remote times. The earliest authentic record of the curative properties of Neem and is uses in the indigenous system of medicine in India is found in Kautilya’s “Arthashastra" around 4th century BC. Neem's medicinal properties are listed in the ancient documents ‘ Carak- Samhita ’ and ‘ Susruta-Samhita ’, the books at the foundation of the Indian system of natural treatment, Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine, which emphasizes a holistic approach to human health and well being. It i...

NEEM TREE:- Neem is also called ‘Arista’ in Sanskrit- a word that means ‘perfect, complete and imperishable’. The Sanskrit name ‘Nimbi’ comes from the term ‘Nimbati Syasthyamdadati’ which means ‘to give good health’. ‘Pinchumada’ another name of Neem in Sanskrit mean the destroyer of leprosy and healer of skin infections. Its medicinal qualities are outlined in the earliest Sanskrit writings and its uses in Hindu medicine that dates back to very remote times. The earliest authentic record of the curative properties of Neem and is uses in the indigenous system of medicine in India is found in Kautilya’s “Arthashastra" around 4th century BC. Neem's medicinal properties are listed in the ancient documents ‘Carak- Samhita’ and ‘Susruta-Samhita ’, the books at the foundation of the Indian system of natural treatment, Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine, which emphasizes a holistic approach to human health and wellbeing. It is described in the Ayu...

Nimba which means 'bestower of good health'. The botanical name for neem is azadiracta indica. The Sanskrit name for the Neem tree is ‘Nimba’ meaning bestower of good health. Other Sanskrit names are ‘Arista’ which implies perfect, complete and imperishable and Pichumada which means destroyer of laprosy and healer of skin infections. Persian Scholar called Neem ‘Azad dirakht-i-Hind’ which means the noble or free tree of India. Unani scholars named it a ‘Shajar-e-Munarak’ or blessed tree. Neem in the Telugu language is known as Vepa or the purifier of air. The Tamil word for it is Veppam and the tree is Veppa Maram. It is said that on the first day of Chaitra, after Amavasya, it is very essential to worship the neem and eat its leaves. It is mixed with pepper and sugar, as a safeguard from fever. The neem tree, besides having various medicinal benefits, is a highly revered tree among the Hindus because it is a manifestation of Goddess Durga o...

Significance of Neem Tree The Sanskrit name for the Neem tree is ‘Nimba’ meaning bestower of good health. Other Sanskrit names are ‘Arista’ which implies perfect, complete and imperishable and Pichumada which means destroyer of laprosy and healer of skin infections.   Neem in the Telugu language is known as Vepa or the purifier of air. The Tamil word for it is Veppam and the tree is Veppa Maram. It is said that on the first day of Chaitra, after Amavasya, it is very essential to worship the neem and eat its leaves. It is mixed with pepper and sugar, as a safeguard from fever. The neem tree, besides having various medicinal benefits, is a highly revered tree among the Hindus because it is a manifestation of Goddess Durga or Kali. Thus, Kali takes manifestation as Neemari Devi. That is why the tree is sometimes referred to as Neemari Devi. The Tree is worshiped very intensely. Tamil Ladies, while worshiping Maa kali dress in red, carry branches of the Neem tree, and da...

Health Benefits and Uses of Neem Neem is a very unique tree and neem leaves are the most complex leaves on the planet. The neem tree has over 130 different biologically active compounds, and the neem leaf is one of the most complex leaves you can find on the planet. 1. Anti-Cancer Benefits of Neem Consuming neem every day keeps the number of cancerous cells within a certain limit. Neem has many incredible medicinal benefits, but one of the most important things is, it kills cancerous cells. Everyone has cancerous cells in their body, but normally, they are disorganized. Request for Help for Chennai Flood Relief However, if you create certain situations in the body, they will get organized. As long as these cells are loafing around by themselves, it is not an issue. If they all gather in one place and hit it off, it becomes a problem. This is like a shift from petty crime to organized crime. It is a serious problem. If you consume neem every day, it k...

Neem or Margosa Did you know that the divine tree Neem (नीम), referenced as “Divine Tree”, Life Giving Tree,” “Nature’s Drugstore,” and “Village Pharmacy.” is called in the Vedas in Sanskrit as “Sarva Roga Nivarini,” meaning “One that Cures all Ailments and Ills”? The divine tree Neem (नीम), also known as Margosa, a Hindi noun derived from Sanskrit Nimba (निंब) consists of two species in the genus of Azadirachta indica which is native to India. It has been used by humankind to treat various ailments from prehistory to contemporary. It is referenced as “Divine Tree”, Life Giving Tree,” “Nature’s Drugstore,” and “Village Pharmacy.” It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta indica A. Juss, a member of the mahogany family, Meliaceae, and is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is typically grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. The Latinized name of Neem, Azadirachta indica, is derived from the Persian. language by the words 'Azad' meaning "free...

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Ancient use of Neem in Ayurveda  In ayurvedic text neem has been regarded as the ' sarva roga nivarini ' as it keeps all the diseases at bay. Since ages neem has been used to cure almost all kinds of diseases and also taken to maintain a healthy life. Every part of neem such as bark, seed oil, leaf, roots has ayurvedic properties and hence used in therapeutic preparations.  Neem has been an inherent part of ayurveda since ages; its blood purification property made it a favourite natural ingredient, as a remedy for skin ailments and curing diabetes. It was also used to cure prevalent diseases like malaria and other insect bites. Neem twigs were used as a cheap and healthy oral care. Neem finds mention in almost all ayurveda texts.  The tree has been widely used in the traditional systems of medicine; it is of immense use in a number of medicines and personal products. Considered to be 'Sarva Roga Nivarini', neem and its curative power is being used on a large...

 Anti-cancer benefits of Neem  Neem has many incredible medicinal benefits, but one of the most important things is, it kills cancerous cells . Everyone has cancerous cells in their body, but normally, they are disorganized. However, if you create certain situations in the body, they will get organized. As long as these cells are loafing around by themselves, it is not an issue. If they all gather in one place and hit it off, it becomes a problem. This is like a shift from petty crime to organized crime. It is a serious problem. If you consume neem every day, it keeps the number of cancerous cells in the body within a certain limit, so that they will not gang up against your system. #2 Anti-bacterial benefits of Neem The world is full of bacteria. So is the body. There are more microorganisms living in you than you can imagine. Most of these bacteria are helpful. Without them, you would not be able to digest anything. In fact, you cannot exist without them. But some bacteria c...