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Azadirachta indica
Also known as: Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Neem
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Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 5 facts
claimResearchers collected leaf and root samples of ten plant species—Achyranthes aspera L., Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Berberis lycium Royle, Cassia fistula L., Senna tora (L.) Roxb, Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mobb., Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson, and Vitex negundo L.—from sanctuary areas in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
measurementNitrogen content in sampled plants was highest in Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (3.12 ± 0.06) and lowest in Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson (0.44 ± 0.12).
claimLeaves of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. are used to treat head lice, skin disorders, itching, and diabetes, and act as a blood purifier and intestinal worm killer.
claimThe ten wild medicinal plant species studied in the Renukaji Wildlife Sanctuary are Achyranthes aspera L., Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Berberis lycium Royle, Cassia fistula L., Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H. Hurter & Mabb., Senna tora (L.) Roxb., Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook.f. & Thomson, and Vitex negundo L.
measurementIn an analysis of medicinal plants from Renukaji Wildlife Sanctuary, Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa had the highest alkaloid content at 0.493 ± 0.035, and Azadirachta indica A. Juss. had the lowest at 0.353 ± 0.100.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 3 facts
claimAzadirachtin, a bioactive compound found in Azadirachta indica (neem), is effective against the MDR microorganism Klebsiella pneumoniae.
referenceOmar et al. (2024) published a study in the Egyptian Journal of Chemistry on the detection of (CTX-M) resistance genes in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia and the antibacterial effect of ethanolic extract of neem plant (Azadirachta indica) against these bacteria.
claimA study (referenced as 269) examined the synergistic antibacterial properties of ethanolic extracts from Punica granatum (pericarp), Commiphora molmol, and Azadirachta indica (bark) combined with standard antibiotics (amoxicillin, metronidazole, tetracycline, and azithromycin) against periodontopathic bacteria (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, Treponema denticola, and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans).
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 2 facts
claimAlkaloids derived from Neem (Azadirachta indica) obstruct bacterial protein synthesis and cellular metabolism.
claimAzadirachta indica (Neem), a member of the Meliaceae family, is used in Ayurveda to treat gum inflammation, fever, malaria, smallpox, diarrhea, and cholera, while its oil is used for ulcers, chronic skin conditions, and rheumatism.
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 1 fact
claimTurmeric (Curcuma longa), holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), and neem (Azadirachta indica) have been used for centuries to treat conditions such as inflammation, digestive disorders, and skin ailments.
Investigation Utilization of Medicinal Plants: From Historical ... sciltp.com 1 fact
referenceR. Subapriya and S. Nagini published a review titled 'Medicinal properties of neem (Azadirachta indica)' in Current Medicinal Chemistry-Anti-Cancer Agents in 2005.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceOffor C. E. (2014) performed comparative chemical analyses of Vernonia amygdalina and Azadirachta indica leaves.