Traditional Herbs from Azadirachta indica
dysentery
- Boil \u2153 a handful of neem leaves, 2 fingers of neem stems (cut into pieces) with 3 glasses of water until it boils and the remaining \u00be water remains.
- Drink 2 times a day, each \u00be glass.
eczema_inflammation_skin
- 20 neem leaves, finely ground, knead with whiting water as needed.
- Place it on the affected skin eczema and wrapped with a cloth.
- Change the dressing 2 times a day or as many times as needed.
What is Azadirachta indica Looks like??
Parts of Azadirachta indica that could be used
- Leaves", "Seeds", "Bark", "Twigs
Azadirachta indica Distribution
Originates from Hindustani, in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is estimated that it spread to Indonesia since 1,500 with the main planting area being on the island of Java. This plant grows in West Java, East Java and Madura. Neem has been widely used in Chinese, Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, especially in the Indian subcontinent in the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Apart from that, neem is also useful for controlling plant diseases with the compounds nimbin and nimbidin.Agroecology of Azadirachta indica
It is a plant that can be found in areas at altitudes of up to 1,500 m above sea level, annual temperatures of 26-40°C, and soil pH in the range of 5.5-7. Grows in tropical and subtropical areas, with annual rainfall of 450-1,200 mm/year.
Morphology of Azadirachta indica
- Taproot, cylindrical, brown.
- Stem upright and woody, skin thick, rough.
- Compound leaves located opposite, pinnate even, oval shape with serrated edges, pointed tip, arranged in a spiral gathering at the end of the chain , up to 5-7 cm long, 3-4 cm wide. ripe, the flesh is yellow.
- Seeds\u00a0round, approximately 1 cm in diameter, green, the seed coat is rather hard.
Cultivation of Azadirachta indica
- Generative propagation (seeds), seeds come from physiologically ripe fruit.
- Vegetative propagation (cuttings) of young woody branches.
Azadirachta indica, more details :
Chemical Content of Azadirachta indicaLeaves: compounds β-sitosterol, hyperoside, nimbolide, quercetin, quercitrin, routine, azadirachtin, nimbine, 6-desacetylbimbine, nimbolide. Seeds: azadirachtin, salanin, meliantriol, nimbi, nimbidin.
Benefits of Azadirachta indica
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, overcoming fever, cardiovascular. Leaves: increase appetite, treat dysentery, ulcers, malaria. Oil: overcomes eczema, heals germs. Bark: treats stomach pain, reduces fever.
Simplisia of Azadirachta indica
- Prepare fresh neem leaves.
- Wash until clean.
- Dry by air-drying or using an oven at 40\u00b0C.
- After drying, grind them into powder.
- Store the simplicia in an airtight container.
Another Facts for Azadirachta indica :
Synonym of Azadirachta indicaAntelaea azadirachta (L.) Adelb., Antelaea canescens Cels ex Heynh., Antelaea javanica Gaertn.
Habitus of Azadirachta indica
Tree. Annual tree, reaching 10-25 m high
Habitat of Azadirachta indica
- Forest
- Grassland
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