Azadirachta indica an overview sciencedirect topics. State tree of andhra pradesh neem azadirachta indica. Chemical characteristics of toilet soap prepared from neem azadirachta indica a. Neem leaves and the oil cake resulting from oil extraction can be used for livestock feeding, but the raw cake is poorly palatable, toxic and requires processing. Essential oil of the flowers of azadirachta indica meliaceae. Systematic fractionation and repeated column chromatography of alcoholic extract of leaves of azadirachta indica resulted in isolation of three flavonoids and one flavone glycoside. Azadirachta indica herb uses, benefits, cures, side. Physical characteristics, chemical composition and.
The neem tree azadirachta indica has caught the attention of gardeners in recent years for the benefits of its oil, a safe and effective herbicide. Some of the active constituents of neem azadirachta indica are as follows. Medicinal and therapeutical potential of neem azadirachta indica. Studies on the chemical constituents of the flowers of azadirachta indica have led to the isolation of two new flavanones, flowerine 5hydroxy7,4 dimethoxy83methylbut2eny lflavan4. Neem azadirachta indica tree belongs to the family of meliaceae, is a large ever green tree growing up to 60 ft high in the dry tropical forests of india, sri lanka, burma, pakistan, tropical australia and africa. It possesses maximum useful nonwood products leaves, bark, flowers, fruits.
Components of the essential oils of azadirachta indica a. Names of azadirachta indica in various languages of the world are also given. Physical characteristics, chemical composition and distribution of constituents of the neem seeds azadirachta indica a. Pdf chemical constituents of leaves of azadirachta indica. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in azadirachta indica. Juss, azadirachta siamensis velton, and azadirachta excelsa jack jacobs and their. Neem is the most versatile, multifarious trees of tropics, with immense potential. Azadirachta indica neem belonging to meliaceae family is very important medicinal plant which is traditionally used to treat different diseases. Azadirachta indica, commonly called neem or dogonyaro in nigeria, is a plant that has found varied use in ecological, medicinal and agricultural sectors. Meliaceae is a woody family of plants comprising 50 genera and about 640 species widely distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics, with only slight penetration into temperate zones muellner et al. Neem tree growth and care learn about neem tree benefits.
Two samples of debitterized and defatted neem azadirachta indica seed kernel cakes were analyzed for their nutrient composition, and the cake protein quality was evaluated in weanling rats. For thousands of years the beneficial properties of neem azadirachta indica a. It has been widely used in chinese, ayurvedic, and unani medicines worldwide especially in indian subcontinent in the treatment and prevention of various diseases. If you have bug reports or technical support inquiries about open journal systems, see the support. Neem, margosa soitfsm70 february uhm meliaceae mahogany family john a. Neem is a rich source of limonoids that are endowed with potent medicinal properties predominantly antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and anticancer activities. Description and medicinal uses of azadirachta indica neem. Azadirachta indica is variously known as sacred tree, heal all, village pharmacy and panacea for all diseases. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Azadirachta indica leaf bp 2016 british pharmacopoeia. Juss collected in southwest senegal were characterized. The uses of the neem azadirachta indica in ghana and their relations of the chemical constituents and biological activities, proc. All parts of neem tree used as anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative. Assistant professor, department of pharmacy, grd pg imt, dehradun, uttarakhand, india.
Protective potential of azadirachta indica leaf extract in. Azadirachta is a genus of two species of trees in the family meliaceae. Neem azadirachta indica introduction neem or margosa is a botanical cousin of mahogany. Chemical composition of the leaves of azadirachta indica. Neem azadirachta indica plant profiler sigmaaldrich. Antimicrobial activities of alcoholic extracts of neem leaves were used. In the present study streptozotocin stz induced diabetic rats received the azadirachta indica leaf extracts ale treatment for a period of seven consecutive days 600. Learn some remedies of azadirachta indica to treat your health problems.
D college, ambala cantt, haryana, india abstract azadirachta indica is a fast growing, evergreen tree found commonly in india, africa and america. Azadirachta indica is one of the most revenue releasing plant grown in india because of several phytoconstituents present in it and also due to a number of pharmacological activities associated with it. Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, nimtree or indian lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family meliaceae. A few drops can be added to hand healing salves and shampoo. Azadirachtin from the neem tree azadirachta indica. The physical characterization revealed an average seed weight of 0. Azadirachta indica has antifungal and antibacterial properties which help eliminate dandruff and strengths your hair. Azadirachta indica is a medicinal plant and holds a potential to attenuate the pathological changes associated with diabetes. The neem tree was thought to have originated from assam in india and burma where it is most widely used oparaeke, 2004. Research institute of chemistry, university of karachi, pakistan. Neem, azadirachta indica, is a member of the mahogany family meliaceae comprising fifty genera and five hundred species. An overview of neem, azadirachta indica research in nigeria. Before proceeding, please read the readme file included with this software.
How azadirachta indica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Antimicrobial activity, azadirachta indica, pathogenic bacteria, leaf and bark extract. List of various diseases cured by azadirachta indica. Essential oil of the flowers of azadirachta indica meliaceae songklanakarin j. Biological and pharmacological activities attributed to different parts and extracts of these plants include antiplasmodial, antitrypanosomal, antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, larvicidal and fungicidal activities.
It was estimated from world health organization who that most of the world population depends on herbal medicine for their health care. Safety evaluation of neem azadirachta indica derived. Juss also known as neem plant is one of the most popular medicinal plants in asia and. It is one of two species in the genus azadirachta, and is native to the indian subcontinent, i. Photographs and micrographs are provided for information. Neem carrier oil also use in antiseptic, dermatological and dental properties. Azadirachtin is the predominant insecticidal active ingredient in the seed, leaves and other parts of the neem tree. The neem tree is an attractive broad leaved evergreen which can grow up to 30m tall with spreading branches covering some 10 m across. Thank you for downloading the public knowledge projects open journal systems.
Juss is one of the most versatile medicinal plants, widely distributed in the indian subcontinent. Neem azadirachta indica is a member of the meliaceae family and its role as healthpromoting effect is attributed because it is rich source of antioxidant. Azadirachta indica also known as neem, indian liac, margosa tree is useful in skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system related diseases, 101 herbs wholesale exporter specializing in neem oil, powder and other organic herbal products. India, nepal, pakistan, bangladesh, sri lanka, and maldives. Species in the genus azadirachta are closely related to and sometimes confused with species of the genus melia. Chemical, fatty acid, volatile oil composition and. Neem oil is also commonly added to a variety of creams and salves. A true multipurpose tree, neem is a very valuable plant to grow. About azadirachta indica active constituents of neem. Neem oil azadirachta indica provides multiple benefits and used for more than 4000 years in many forms including oils, shampoos, soap, medicines its.
Antimicrobial activity in leaf extract of neem azadirachta indica against human pathogenic bacteria. Neem is a fastgrowing tree that can reach a height of 1520 m, rarely to 3540 m. This chemicals are isolated and separate out from the. Melia azadirachta is well known in india and its neighbouring countries for more than 2000 years as one of the most versatile medicinal plants having a wide spectrum of biological activity.
The meliaceae, especially azadirachta indica indian neem tree contains at least 35 biological active principles mulla, 1999. Review article biological activities and medicinal. Essential oil of the flowers of azadirachta indica meliaceae chantana aromdee1 and nongluksna sriubolmas2 abstract aromdee, c. The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro antioxidant activity and characterize the chemical constituents in different crude extracts of the leaves of azadirachta indica neem by using modern sensitive gas chromatographymass. Varying concentration of each extracts 200mgml, 150 mgml, 100mgml. Identification a leaflets thin and fragile, ovate to lanceolate, 3 to 10 cm long and 1 to 2. D college, ambala cantt, haryana, india 2department of biotechnology, s.
For more information about the public knowledge project and its software projects, please visit the pkp web site. Identification of all these compounds aere done on the basis of spectral data. Products made from neem tree have been used in india for over two millennia for their medicinal properties. The most important active constituent is azadirachtin and the others are nimbolinin, nimbin, nimbidin, nimbidol, sodium nimbinate, gedunin, salannin, and quercetin. Neem twigs are used as tooth brushes in india from times immemorial. Homeopathic medicine azadirachta indica know what are health benefits and medicinal uses of azadirachta indica in homeopathic. All parts of neem tree used as anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral.
Learn how to pronounce azadirachta indica and more about the azadirachta indica word at. Neem azadirachta indica commonly called indian lilac or margosa, belongs to the family meliaceae, subfamily meloideae and tribe melieae. Neem constituents may be absorbed and transferred to susceptible organs, such as the ovaries, or uptake of neem may occur by phagocytic cells. Leaves seeds flowers fruits bark roots some of the chemicals or the active constituents which can be separate out are as follows. The latinized name of neem azadirachta indica is derived from the persian. The major constituent is azadirachtin a, and other isomers that may be present include azadirachtin are azadirachtins b, h, and j. Reduces joint pain application of neem oil or extract on the affected area can help reduce pain and discomfort. Chemical characteristics of toilet soap prepared from neem. Pdf physical characteristics, chemical composition and. Each part of the neem tree has some medicinal property. Introduction neem is used in traditional medicine as a source of many. Chemical constituents from the flowers of azadirachta indica. Identification and characterization of chemical compounds.
Medicinal and therapeutical potential of neem azadirachta. It is effective against a broad spectrum of skin diseases including eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, wrinkles, rashes and dandruff. Uses of neem azadirachta indica medicinal uses dabur. Plate a extracted neem oil plate b neem soap the plate a indicates the extracted neem oil using the mechanical press and plate b is the soap.
This versatile plant, native to tropical india and asia, is a valuable tree with many uses. Therapeutics role of azadirachta indica neem and their. To be used in conjunction with the published british pharmacopoeia monograph. Neem oil is highly effective as a mosquito repellent. Numerous species have been proposed for the genus but only two are currently recognized, azadirachta excelsa and the economically important tree azadirachta indica, the neem tree, from which neem oil is extracted. It is a very effective medicinal herb, provides food, timber, a very good insecticide and repellent and many other commodities. Azad free, dirakht tree, i hind of indian origin which literally means. Earlier finding confirmed that neem and its constituents play role in. Chemical constituents of leaves of azadirachta indica. Juss, from the meliaceae mahogany family, known as margosa or indian lilac, has long been recognized for its properties both against insects and in improving human health.