| PlantID | 0037 |
| Botanical Name | Azadirachta indica |
| Common Name | Neem |
| Classification | | Kingdom: | Plantae | | Subkingdom: | Tracheobionta | | Division: | Magnoliophyta | | Class: | Magnoliopsida | | Subclass: | Rosidae | | Order: | Sapindales | | Family: | Meliaceae | | Genus: | Azadirachta | | Species: | indica |
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| Part used | Leaves, Flower, Seed Oil, Bark |
| Medicinal Properties | Anthelmintic, antiseptic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive, sedative, mosquito repellent, anti-desertification properties and good carbon dioxide sink. |
| Medicinal Use | Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, skin diseases, eczema, fever, wound, ulcer, burning sensation, tumor, worms,
cough, diabetes, inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. Leaf juice used as blood purifier. Used in cosmetics and bio-pesticide. |
| Chemistry | It contains nimbin, nimbinin, nimbicidin, nimbiol, secondary metabolite, azadirachtin, azadirachtol, azadirachnol, azadirone. Salannin (fruits), tiglic acid (seed oil), margosene (flowers). |
| Cultivation | NA |
| Regional Habitat | Distributed throughout Rajasthan, also cultivated along road sides and farm boundaries. |
| Description | In India, the tree is variously known as "Heal All", "Village Pharmacy". Large sized tree grows up to 30 meters in height. Leaves compound, leaflets opposite, serrate and acuminate. Flowers yellowish white. Fruits elliptical one seeded.
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