English Name: Neem
Malayalam Name: ആര്യവേപ്പ്
Botanical Name: Azadirachta indica A.Juss.
Family: Meliaceae
Flowering & Fruiting: April – May
Description: Evergreen trees, up to 20 m. Nature considers neem to be a boon to mankind. Ayurveda recommends the use of Neem for a variety of diseases. This usage is attributed to its blood purification properties. Scientific research on Neem shows that it is a panacea. It has been proposed that it is an antibacterial, anthelmintic, antiviral, anticancer, and, most importantly, immunomodulatory agent. Neem leaves have numerous benefits and uses, including nourishing skin, treating fungal infections, aiding in detoxification, increasing immunity, acting as an insect and mosquito repellent, and preventing gastrointestinal diseases such as constipation, stomach ulcers, and flatulence.
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