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Neem

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Neem Scientific name: Azadirachta Indica Family:Meliaceae Other names:कडुलिंब ( marathi), नीम(hindi) Neem   tree's are found all over the India. It is fast growing as well as evergreen tree. In Ayurveda Neem is popular medicinal herb.Neem leaves,Neem seeds,neem flowers are used as medicinal parts for various preparations. Neem has pesticidal and Insecticidal properties.neem leaves are bitter in taste .and also bitter in smell. Neem has white &fragrant small flowers. Neem fruit is a smooth,olive like drupe & bitter -sweet pulp.neem fruit are yellowish white in colour. Chemical compounds of NEEM: *Nimbidin *Azadirachtin *Gedunin *Alloxan *Epoxyazadiradine   Uses of Neem: * Neem has pesticidal & Insecticidal properties so  it is used in verious mosquito repellents, coils,mosquito repellents creams . *Neem bark is uses for malaria treatment. Fresh neem leaves prevent insects . Neem leaves are used in preparations of soap,creams,face wa...