Melia azadirachta Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. is aslo known as Melia azadirachta Linn, belongs to Meliaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Margosa tree, Neem tree.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Neem.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Alexiteric, Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-coagulant, Anti-diabetic, Anti-feedant, Anti-fungal, Anti-malarial, Anti-Periodic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-septic, Anti-syphilitic, Anti-tumor, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Cathartic, Contraceptive, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Insect-repellent, Insecticidal, Lithontriptic, Parasiticide, Pectoral, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Flowers:

  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic


    • Leaves:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Carminative
  • Expectorant


    • Bark:
  • Anthelmintic


    • Root Bark:
  • Bitter Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Rheumatism, Leprosy.

    The Indications of Flowers of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Nervous Headache, Atonic Dyspepsia, General Debility, Scalp Erruption.

    The Indications of Leaves of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Pyorrhoea, Syphilitic Sores, Ear Worms, Blood Impurities, Inflammations, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Leprosy, Lumbago, Skin Diseases, Piles, Earache, Boils, Scrofula, Nervous Headache.

    The Indication of Bark of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. is Amenorrhoea.

    The Indication of Gum of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. is Splenomegaly.

    The Indications of Root Bark of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Lumbago, Inflammations, Syphilis, Amenorrhoea, Earache, Piles.

    The Indications of Oil(seeds) of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Ulcers, Rheumatism, Chronic Skin Diseases.

    The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Ulcers, Eczema, Hysteria, Wounds.

    The Indications of Gargle of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are Bad Gums, Stomatitis.

    The Indication of Twigs(Fresh) of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. is Pyorrhoea.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.

    The Temperaments of Decoction (leaves and bark) of Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. are 1st order, cold, 2nd order, dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    BERSEENA QURSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    GULMUNDENEHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NEMOROIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NEMOTABHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Decoction (leaves and bark)6.000g - 12.000g
    Decoction (leaves)6.000g - 12.000gN/A
    Whole HerbN/A
    Leaves6.000g - 12.000gN/A
    Oil(seeds)6.000DropsN/A

    Herb's Description

    Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss. is a subshrub, 10-25 ft long, and 6-8 ft girth, is evergreen
    Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s Leaves. Alternate, imparipinnate; leaflets sub-opposite, serrate very unequal at base
    Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s Flowers. Hermaphrodite, in axillary panicles. Calyx 5-lobed. Petals 5, much exceeding calyx, free imbricate. Disk 0, staminal tube little shorter than the petals, cylindric, widening above, 9-10 lobed at the apex, the lobe truncate, slightly toothed; anther within the tube opposite to end shorter than the lobes, ovary 3-called; style elongate, slender; stigma shortly cylindric, 3-lobed, ovules 2 ineach cell collateral.
    Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s Fruit. 1 seeded drup, endocarp woody.
    Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s Seeds: fleshy in texture. ellipsoid albumen 0, cotyledone thicks, cordate at base; radical superior.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Mayanmar, Pakistan.. It grows on all kinds of soils but does well on black cotton soil.
    Taste:
    Ripe Fruit: sweet

    Unripe fruit: Bitter,Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In large doses the bark,leaves, fruits ,berries and oil ( obtained from seeds) are all poisonous,producing narcotism which is followed by death ;6-8fresh berries have caused death. Regarded as harmful for dry temperaments individuals.Oil in large doses may cause convulsion,acidosis,rise in serum transminases and may cause liver damage.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Azadirachta indica (L.) A. Juss.. (work in progress)