Family Name: Meliaceae
Botanical Name(s): Azadirachta Indica
Popular Name(s): Lilac, Margosa tree, Neem, Neem chal
Parts Used: Leaves, Flower, Oil, Seed
Habitat: Grows throughout India.
Description: This tree is found in the Western Himalayas of India and in Iran. It is cultivated in other parts of India and the tropical regions of the world such as Indonesia, Australia, and West Africa. It is considered to be a very valuable herb in Ayurvedic medicine and is used for a variety of folk applications.
Uses: This herb is used in inflammatory and febrile diseases. It is also used for worm infestation. It is used for a variety of conditions in Ayurvedic Medicine, singly and in combination. Root bark possesses astringent, tonic and antiperiodic properties. It is also useful in Malarial fever. The oil is used in making Neem based soaps, shampoos and toothpaste.