Neem/Azadirachta indica
Sanskrit : Arishta, nimba, minbaka
English name : Neem, Indian Lilac,nim, crackjack, paradise tree,chinaberry
Cultivation :It is native to India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Pakistan.
It grows in tropical and semi-tropical regions.
Medicinal Uses : Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset,
loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes,
gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. The leaf is also used for birth control and to cause abortions.
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