Herbal Remedies of Azadirachta indica and its Medicinal Application
Abstract The Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) has been known as the wonder tree for centuries in the Indian subcontinent. It has become important in the global context today because it offers answers to the major concerns facing mankind.Neem(Azadirachta indica)is considered harmless to humans, animals, birds, beneficial insects and earthworms, and has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency for use on food crops. Azadirachtin and other active ingredients in the neem seed have insecticidal properties that are effective against a broad spectrum of insects, many mites and nematodes, and even snails and fungi, and do not seem to generate resistance in the pests they affect. Nowadays, neem and its extracts are used in numerous herbal and allopathic medicines. What's more, even neem contraceptives are available in the market these days.Neem extract which have Nimbinin, nimbandiol as active constituents, alcoholic extract of the leaves was found to possess a signi...