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It is a neem tree. It is known as Azadirachta indica, neem, neem tree or Indian lilac which grows in abundance in our area. It is a medicinal plant so I eat one of its leaves daily. Neem helps me to stay healthy and removes the bad feeling of illness in the body throughout the day. I tell people to eat neem leaves because we are all constantly attacked by viruses, fungi, and bacteria and it can protect us from their harm. I also tell you to eat one neem leaf daily and stay healthy.

Azadirachta indica or neem is a tree of the mahogany family Meliaceae. One species of neem is native to the Indian subcontinent, and another is native to Africa. It is usually grown in the tropics or regions where the temperature is high. As the temperature is very high in Iran, neem is also grown there. The environment for growing this plant in India and Bangladesh is very good as both water and heat are there and the climate is favorable for growing the plant.

Neem is a medium-sized and fast-growing tree. This tree grows 49-66 feet tall and varies in height depending on age. I like its small plants because the leaves are easy to get. It is called deciduous because its leaves fall in winter. The tree grows many branches and spreads. Their leaf size is usually 1.5 to 2 inches but can be 2.5 to 4 inches long. Its flowers are 5-6 mm long and produce fruits. Its flower color is white and beautiful. The fruits look like a capsule and are similar in length. It is slightly larger than the capsule in size. The skin of the fruit is thin and bitter. But the fruit can be slightly sweet which birds like to eat. This fruit contains two or three seeds. Neem wood is very hard and free from insect attack. Its wood does not rot easily and is durable. Neem wood is more expensive than other woods and makes good quality furniture. It is identified as a very essential tree by the people in the society

Constituents of neem

Neem has various biological and chemical constituents. It has been known as a medicinal plant with many constituents together and in large quantities. Let's know about the constituents of neem.

Constituents in Neem leaves

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Neem leaves contain quercetin (flavonoid), nimbosterol (β-sitosterol), liminoids (Nimbin and its derivatives). Quercetin is a polyphenolic flavonoid that has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Neem you see people use on sores and it really heals. Quercetin may cure sores and scabies, which is present in neem leaves. Limonoids such as nimosinolide and isonimosinolide in neem leaves can kill houseflies and reduce fly populations at doses between 100 and 500 ppm. Fresh ripe leaves of neem are anti-fungal. So it can also be called a natural antifungal. Anyway, the main ingredients of neem leaves are

1. Protein (7.1%),
2. Carbohydrates (22.9%),
3. minerals,
4. calcium,
5. phosphorus,
6. Vitamin C,
7. Carotene etc.
8. glutamic acid,
9. tyrosine,
10. aspartic acid,
11. alanine,
12. praline,
13. Glutamine
14. Cystine.

Constituents in Neem flowers

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Analyzing neem flowers reveals many constituents. Below is a list indicating the constituents of neem flowers that botanists have found.

1. Nimbosterol
2. Flavonoids such as kaempferol,
3. Melicitrin,
4. Behnik (0.7%),
5. Arachidic (0.7%),
6. Steric (0.7%)
7. Palmitic (13.6%),
8. Oleic (6.5%)
9. and linoleic (8.0%)
10. Glumatic acid,
11. tyrosine,
12. arginine,
13. methionine,
14. Phenylalanine,
15. histidine,
16. Arminocaprylic acid,
17. Isoleucine etc

Constituents in Neem bark

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Neem stem bark has more diverse constituents. Below is a list of these

1. Nimban (0.04%),
2. Nimbinin (0.001%),
3. Nimbidin (0.4%),
4. Nimbosterol (0.03%),
5. Essential oil (0.02%),
6. Tannins (6.0%),
7. Margosine and 6-decethyl nimbinine,
8. Tannins (12-16%),
9. Non-tannin (8-11%),
10. Anti-inflammatory polysaccharides,
11. glucose,
12. Arabinose and fructose
13. Antitumor polysaccharides also,
14. β-sitosterol,
15. 24-methylenephenol
16. Nimatone
17. calcium in heartwood,
18. potassium
19. iron salt,
20. cellulose,
    21, Hemicellulose (14.00%)
21. Lignin (14.63%)
22. β-sitosterol,
23. Cycloeucalenol
    25 24- Methylenecycloartenol etc

Constituents in Neem seeds

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Neem seeds are an important part. The seed of every animal or plant is considered to be the most nutritionally complete and best part because from it new life is born. So neem seeds contain many important ingredients which are listed below.

1. azadirachtin,
2. azadiradione,
3. Fraxinelone,
4. Nimbin,
5. salanin,
6. Salanol,
7. vepinin,
8. villacinin,
9. Oleic acid (50-60%),
10. Palmitic acid (13-15%),
11. Stearic acid (14-19%),
12. Linoleic acid (8-16%),
13. Arachidic acid (1-3%),
14. protein 13-35,
15. Carbohydrates 26-50,
16. Fiber 8-26,
17. Fat 2-13,
18. Nitrogen 2-3%,
19. Phosphorus 1%,
20. Potassium 1.4%,
21. 1.0-1.5% tannic acid,
22. sulfur,
23. Triterpenoids etc.

Uses of Neem

The bark, leaves, and seeds of the neem trees are used to make medicine and are directly used as medicine. The roots, flowers and fruits, and gum of this plant are used by people as medicine in their own way.

Neem leaves are used and effective in curing various skin diseases like leprosy, and itching fungal infections. If you have itchy eyes or red eyes then you can consume neem leaves regularly. Many times people ask to take neem leaves for nosebleeds. If you have worms in your stomach then eat neem leaves 100% your problem will go away. Consume neem leaves if any virus or bacteria enter your stomach causing discomfort. Eat neem leaves to prevent cholera, and dysentery, I guarantee these diseases will not touch you. Neem leaves can be useful in cases where stomach problems can sometimes cause loss of appetite. Eat neem leaves to control skin ulcers and stomach ulcers. Neem leaves are also used in diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Bacterial fever can be reduced by eating neem leaves. Neem leaves control your sugar level so if you have diabetes then definitely eat neem leaves. Neem leaves are used for gum disease and liver. It is a natural contraceptive so you can use it for birth control without any harm. People also use it to induce abortion in some cases.

Looking at the above lists, you can understand how many different ingredients are there in neem. Its chemical constituents lower blood sugar levels and can control diabetes. Neems can kill bacteria.

Neem bark is essential. This part is used in the same way as the leaves of Neem, but due to some material differences, it is effective for certain diseases such as malaria, stomach, and intestinal ulcers, skin diseases, pain, and fever.
The flower is used in certain diseases to reduce bile, control phlegm, and treat intestinal worms, although it works similarly to neem leaves. Neem flower is also effective in all other diseases which have been mentioned earlier.

A Neem branch can be used as a toothbrush. No toothpaste is required as it contains all the ingredients of toothpaste. If you have a urinary tract infection, any part of the neem will benefit you. The Neem branch is very effective in cough, asthma, and hemorrhoids.

If you eat neem regularly then mosquitoes will not bite your body. You can check it yourself. If you have head lice then use neem juice. The lice will escape from its bite. You can also use it as an insect repellent.

Neem is like a doctor, if this plant is in your house then you can be free from various diseases. The Neem branch can be used as a brush to get rid of some dental diseases. So we all need to have a neem plant at home at least for brushing our teeth. It is an important medicinal plant, no doubt. This plant can be grown by itself and is widely available in nurseries. Our job is just to bring it home and plant it. Once it grows to 4 feet we can use its leaves. I am taking neem regularly and keeping my body healthy. Try it too, you will definitely get relief. Let none of you spoil this herb and help them grow. If it is on your side, you will still benefit from it.

References :

^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadirachta_indica
https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE
https://neemfoundation.org/about-neem/chemistry-of-neem/
https://www.rxlist.com/neem/supplements.htm}

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