| BOTANICAL NAME |
Azadirachta Indica |
| FAMILY |
Meliaceae |
| SANSKRIT |
- |
| ENGLISH |
Neem tree |
| HINDI |
Nim |
| KANNADA |
Bevu |
| MALAYALAM |
Veppu |
| TELUGU |
Veppu chettu |
| TAMIL |
Vembu |
| MARATHI |
- |
DISTRIBUTION
Commonly found in various parts of India , grows wild in Sub Himalayan tract and forests of other areas
| PARTS USED |
Root bark,stem bark,leaves, flower |
| DOSE |
Choorna 2-4g, decoction 10-20ml |
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Azadirachtin, Nimbin, Aitosterol, Azadirone, Nimbandiol, Nimbidin
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES
| QUALITY (GUNA) |
Laghu, Ruksa |
| TASTE (RASA) |
Kashaya, Tikta |
| METABOLISM (VIPAKA) |
Katu |
| POTENCY (VIRYA) |
Sita |
| IMPACT (PRABHAVA) |
Kaphapittahara |
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
Krimigna- Its antibacterial, antifungal properties is useful in curing many infectious conditions.
Dipana,-It can also be used in digestive impairment
THERAPEUTIC USES
Sittapitta- Its antibacterial and anti fungal property is used to cure skin disorders
Surameha- Its bitter property useful in Diabetic condition
Jvara- Nimba can be used as antipyretic
SOME OF THE COMMON FORMULATIONS
- Nimbadi tailam
- Nimbadi curnam
- Nimbaristam
- Arogyavardhini ras
- Pancanimba curna