Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Azadirachta indica

English: Neem
ગુજરાતી: લીમડો

Known as the "Village Pharmacy," Neem is one of the most versatile medicinal plants with extensive therapeutic applications in traditional and modern medicine.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica

Common Name: Neem

Local Name: લીમડો

Family: Meliaceae

Traditional Uses

  • Skin disorders and infections
  • Diabetes management
  • Dental care and oral hygiene

Properties

  • Antibacterial and antifungal
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Immunomodulatory

Azadirachta indica – Neem (લીમડો)

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Herbal pharmacognosy
  • Tree morphology
  • Extraction methods

Research Applications

  • Antimicrobial studies
  • Antimalarial research
  • Wound healing
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