NEEM (AZADIRACHTA INDICA)
Nepali Name: निम (Neem),
Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica
Hindi Name: नीम (Neem)
Traditional Uses and Process of Use:
1. Bark:
• Bitter and refrigerant.
• Functions as an anthelmintic, maturant, and pectoral.
• Relieves cough, vomiting, burning sensation near the heart, fatigue, and fever.
• Effective in treating ulcers and inflammations.
• Beneficial for leprosy and urinary discharge.
2. Leaves:
• Possess anthelmintic and alexiteric properties.
• Acts as an insecticide and is beneficial for ophthalmic issues, biliousness, and skin diseases.
• Tender leaves are astringent and useful for cough, asthma, piles, tumors, and urinary discharge.
3. Flowers:
• Alleviates cough and biliousness.
4. Fruits:
• Bitter and oily, serving as a hot purgative.
• Possess anthelmintic properties.
• Effective in curing urinary discharge, skin diseases, tumors, piles, and toothache.
Explanation:
• Bark: Neem bark is known for its bitter taste and various medicinal properties. It is commonly used to address issues like cough, vomiting, and fatigue. Additionally, its ability to relieve ulcers and inflammations makes it a valuable remedy for skin conditions and urinary disorders.
• Leaves: Neem leaves are versatile, offering anthelmintic and insecticidal benefits. They are particularly useful for skin diseases, biliousness, and ophthalmic concerns. The astringent nature of tender leaves makes them effective in managing respiratory issues, piles, and urinary discharge.
• Flowers: Neem flowers, with their bitter taste, play a role in treating conditions like cough and biliousness. They contribute to the overall medicinal profile of the neem tree.
• Fruits: Neem fruits, characterized by their bitter and oily nature, act as a potent purgative. They are employed for addressing various issues, including urinary discharge, skin diseases, tumors, piles, and toothache. The anthelmintic properties further enhance their medicinal value.
