Neem tree: 2 definitions

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Neem tree means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam鈥擳he Ancient Approach to Plant Mutagenesis

Neem tree (identified with Azadirachta indica) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (鈥減lant mutagenesis鈥�) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of 艢膩r峁単adhara: such as to grow Solanum melongena (brinjal) fruits from seeds of Azadirachta indica (neem tree).

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膧yurveda (啶嗋く啷佮ぐ啷嵿さ啷囙う, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of 膧yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Neem tree in English is the name of a plant defined with Azadirachta indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Melia indica (A. Juss.) Brandis (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Blumea (1948)
· For. Flora Indica, or 鈥楧escriptions of Indian Plants鈥� (1874)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Neem tree, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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Search found 31 books and stories containing Neem tree; (plurals include: Neem trees). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kas膩va/Ka峁Ｄ亂a) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]

Medicines (c): Leaves (Pa峁囜箛a/Patra) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]

Medicines (d): Flowers (Pu峁a) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]

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Pharmacological properties of neem 鈥� a review < [2022: Volume 11, July special issue 10]

Taxonomy, morphology, pharmacology, and chromatography of neem leaf extract. < [2024: Volume 13, January special issue 2]

Neem: A Comprehensive Review of Its Medicinal Properties and Uses < [2020: Volume 9, December issue 15]

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A review on guduchi through ayurvedic texts < [2013, Issue 3 May-June]

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Role of medicinal plant in controlling environmental (air) pollution < [2013, Issue 5 Sep-Oct]

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