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NEEM
OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Azadirachta indica A. Juss |
Common
Name |
Margosa
Tree |
Vernacular
Name: |
Neem
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Plant
Family: |
Meliaceae |
Distribution
in Nepal: |
Cultivated
in Terai (sub-tropical) regions in the southern part
of the country. |
Principal
Constituents: |
Azadirachtin,
Limonoids, Mellantriol, Salannin, Nimbin and Nimbidin,
among others. |
Description:
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Light
to dark brown, bitter with rather strong odor that
is said to combine the odors of peanut and garlic |
Method
of Extraction: |
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From
the seeds of Azadirachta indica A.Juss by cold
pressing. |
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Anthelmintic, Antiseptic, Anti-rheumatic, Antibacterial,
Contraceptive, Diuretic, Dermatologic, Emmenagogue,
Febrifuge, Parasiticide, Pesticidal, Insecticide |
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Other
Uses: |
Neem
oil is widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicinal
practices for the treatment of a wide range of afflictions.
It is used extensively in the treatment of skin problems,
inflammations, fevers, rheumatic conditions, and as
insect repellent. Because of its vast medicinal properties,
the Neem tree is known as "the village pharmacy"
in rural India.
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Industrial
Uses: |
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Used
in skin, hair and oral care products such as shampoo,
cream, lotion and toothpaste. Extensively used as pesticide
and as insect repellent. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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