The Neem Tree
Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica): Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Ayurvedic Importance & Modern Scientific Insights English Name Neem Sanskrit Name Arishta (अरिष्ट), Nimba (निंब), Pichumarda Botanical Name Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Family Meliaceae (Mahogany Family) Introduction The Neem tree ( Azadirachta indica ) is one of the most respected medicinal trees in Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine. For thousands of years, almost every part of the neem tree—including its leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, seeds, and oil—has been used to promote health and support the treatment of various conditions. Often called "The Village Pharmacy" or "Nature's Pharmacy," neem is valued for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and insect-repellent properties. Today, neem is widely used in herbal medicine, skincare, agriculture, oral hygiene, and natural pest management across many countries. Modern scientific research has identified...