Health Benefits and uses of Neem Leaves (Azadirachta Indica)

Health Benefits and uses of Neem Leaves (Azadirachta Indica)

M. Lavanya1, P. Jhansi2, N. Anitha3, Dr. S. V. Krishna4, Dr. V. Tejeswara Rao5*

1,2,3 M.Sc. (Final) Analytical chemistry, MVR Degree and PG College, Visakhapatnam

4Vice Principal, MVR Degree and PG College, Visakhapatnam.

5*Associate professor, Department of chemistry, MVR Degree and PG College, Visakhapatnam.

Abstract:

Neem is a very unique tree and neem leaves are the most complex leaves on the planet. The neem tree has over 130 different biologically active compounds, and the neem leaf is one of the most complex leaves you can find on the planet. According to the ancient science of Ayurveda texts describe how neem treats skin disorders, hair problems, enhances appetite, boosts digestion, kindles the fire in the belly, improves breathing, helps manage diabetic conditions, aids healing of wounds and relieves nausea. Neem has been declared the “tree of the 21st century” by the United Nations. The US National academy of science also recognized neem’s medicinal value in its 1992 report entitled “Neem: A tree for solving global problems.”

Keywords: Biologically active, Azadirachta indica, Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic syndrome, Neem.