Melia azadarach Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Melia azadarach Linn. is aslo known as Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Melia sempervirens, Persian Lilac, belongs to Meliaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Azadarakht, Neeb.
The English Names for this herb are Bead tree, China berry, Indian Lilac, Margosa.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Neem, Nim, Nimb.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Melia azadarach Linn. are Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-fertility, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-lice, Anti-Periodic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-spirochaetes, Anti-tumor, Astringent, Bitter, Bitter Tonic, Blood Purifier, Cathartic, Concoctive, Desiccative, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Fungicidal, Hair Tonic, Laxative, Lithontriptic, Narcotic, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Stomachic.
Seeds:
Anti-rheumatic Leaves:
AnthelminticAnti-septicInsecticide Fruit:
AnthelminticAnti-liceEmollientPurgative Bark:
AstringentBitterVermifuge Flower:
DemulcentStimulantTonic Root Bark:
Anti-PeriodicAnti-septicAstringentTonic Oil(seeds):
ContraceptiveLocal Stimulant
Indications
The Indications of Melia azadarach Linn. are Snake Bite, Hiccough, Scorpion Bite, Indolent Ulcers, Gonorrhoea, Boils, Vomiting, Cough, Thirst, Loss of Appetite, Fever, Catarrh, Asthma.
The Indications of Seeds of Melia azadarach Linn. are Rheumatic Complaints, Piles, Leprosy.
The Indications of Leaves of Melia azadarach Linn. are Ophthalmic Disease, Leucoderma, Helminthiasis, Syphilitic Sores, Urinary Calculi, Micturition, Skin Diseases, Leprosy, Nervous Headache, Blood Disorders, Stomatitis, Wounds, Amenorrhoea.
The Indications of Fruit of Melia azadarach Linn. are lice Infection, Cutaneous Affections.
The Indications of Bark of Melia azadarach Linn. are Fever, Ulcers, Inflammations, Ascariasis.
The Indication of Gum of Melia azadarach Linn. is Splenomegaly.
The Indications of Flower of Melia azadarach Linn. are lice Infection, Eruptions of Scalp, Nervous Headache, General Debility, Atonic Dyspepsia.
The Indications of Root Bark of Melia azadarach Linn. are Intermittent Fever, General Debility, Intestinal Worms.
The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Melia azadarach Linn. are Eczema, Skin Diseases.
The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Melia azadarach Linn. are Hysteria, Old ulcers.
The Indications of Extract(wood) of Melia azadarach Linn. are Asthma, Cold, Dysentery, Cough, Cystitis, Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Eczema, Headache, Stomachache, Swelling, Scrofula, Hernia, Tumors, Marasmus, Rashes, Atrophy.
No Contra Indication information is available for Melia azadarach Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Melia azadarach Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Melia azadarach Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Gaz, Hab Bawasir, Hab Bawasir Badi, Hab Musaffi Khun, Hab Siyah Chashm, Ma'jun Dard-e-Rehm, Ma'jun Juzam, Marham Bawasir Jadid, Marham Jadwar, Safi, Zimad Bawasir, Zimad Mohasa compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Bark | 84.000g - 144.000g | N/A |
| Whole Herb | | |
| Leaves | 500.000mg | |
| Seeds | 0.250g - 1.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Melia azadarach Linn.. A moderate sized deciduous tree, 9-12 m high. Bark dark grey with shallow longitudinal furrows; leaves bi- or occasionally tripinnate; leaflets ovate or lanceolate; serrate; flowers lilac, fragrant, in axillary panicles; fruit an ellipsoid globose drupe with 4-5 seeds
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Burma, China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Russia.. Also grows in some other countries of the world.
Odor: The odor of Melia azadarach Linn. is Unpleasant
Taste: Bitter,Nauseant
Substitutes
No information regarding Melia azadarach Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Melia azadarach Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Melia azadarach Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In large doses fruit may cause severe irritation,nervous symptoms and fatty degeneration of the liver and kidneys.Toxicity is due to resinous fraction.Ripe fruits are more poisonous than green ones.A lethal dose for a 25 Kg dog is said to be 150 gm fruit.Leaves decoction may cause burning of mouth,oliguria,hematemesis,lethargy and occasionally death.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Melia azadarach Linn.. (work in progress)