Azadirachta indica(Neem tree)

  

   

• The latin name of Neem tree is Azadirachta is derived from "Persian", Azad means "Free", dirakht means "tree".
• Neem plant leaves has been used as Traditional medicine for their Primary health care.

  

• Azadirachtha is also known as Neem tree.
• It belongs to Mahogany family Meliaceae.
• Neem tree is native to Indian Subcontinent and most of thte countries in Africa.
• It is a Fast growing tree and valued as Medicinal plant.

  FLOWERS OF NEEM TREE

• Neem trees are attractive broad leaved evergreen that can grow upto 30meters tall.
• Neem tree spread their branches.
• Neem trees fruits and seeds are source of neem oil.
• Neem tree can grow in any type of soil, but it thrives best on well drained deep and and Sandy soil.
• Most importantly Neem flower is used in Inidan Festivals like "Ugadi". 

      Fruits of Neem tree

 

• Neem fruits, seeds, stems and bark contain diverse Photochemicals.
• Neem contains chemicals that might help reduce blood sugar levels, heal ulcers and kill bacteria.
• Neem sticks can also be used as Tooth Brush that keeps teeth healthy
  

        Few uses of Neem tree

• It is a goof carbon dioxide sink.
• Neem extract is added as fertilizers nitrification inhibitor.
• Neem has traditionally been used as a type of teeth-cleaning twig.
• Neem is a key Ingredient in non-pesticidal managment.