BOTANICAL NAME: Melia azedarach
FAMILY: Meliaceae
CLASSICAL CLASSIFICATION:
Charaka: Kandughna,Tikka Skandha
Sushruta:Aragwadhadi, Guduchyadi and Lakshadi
Bhavaprakash : Guduchyadi varga
ENGLISH NAME: Persian Lilac
COMMON NAME:
Hindi: Bakain, Drek
Kannada: Kadu bevu
Bengali: Ghoranim
Punjabi: Dharek, Bakain, Drek
REFERENCE: BHAVAPRAKASH SAMHITA with link e Nighantu:
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/e-Nighantu/bhavaprakashanighantu/?mod=read
महानिम्बः स्मृतो द्रेका रम्यको विषमुष्टिकः |
केशामुष्टिर्निम्बकश्च कार्मुको जीव इत्यपि ||८५||
महानिम्बो हिमो रूक्षस्तिक्तो ग्राही कषायकः |
कफपित्तभ्रमच्छर्दिकुष्ठहृल्लासरक्तजित् |
प्रमेहश्वासगुल्मार्शोमूषिकाविषनाशनः ||८६||
HABITAT: Native to Burma; found all over India.
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: It is Medium-sized tree with 15 m height, with short erect trunk and broad crown. Leaves are bipinnate, 3-12 leaflets, ovate/lanceolate/alternate, serrate/entire, oblique base, flower are Liliac, honey scented, fruits are 5 seeded and flowering time :- feb-april, fruiting time:- October to December
| RASA | GUNA | VEERYA | VIPAKA | PRABHAVA | DOSHGHNTA |
| Katu,
Tikta, Kashaya |
Ruksha | Shita | Katu | Pitta Kapha Hara |
AYURVEDIC ENERGETICS:
| TASTE | PROPERTY | POTENCY | POST
DIGESTIVE EFFECT |
EFFECT
ACTION |
DOSHA
ACTION |
| Bitter,pungent,Astringent | Dryness | cold | Pungent | Kapha pitta
Pacifying |
MAJOR CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Tannins and Alkaloids.
THERAPEUTIC USES:
- Antifungal and antibacterial paste: The leaves of neem can be used to cure fungal and bacterial infections. Make a paste of tree leaves and apply it to the infection for relief. Neem leaves paste is also used for treating chickenpox boils.
- Arthritis-You can apply neem oil in your affected area.
- Dental health: Chewing neem leaves can be beneficial for maintaining good oral health.Small branches or twigs can be used for brushing your teeth.
- Boost immunity: Add neem to your tea to boost immunity in your body against diseases such as common cold and fever.
- Acne: Apply Neem oil on acne .
INDICATIONS:
Arsha Hemorrhoids, Chardi Vomitings, Gulma Tumor, Kustha Skin disorders, Prameha Diabetes , Shwasa Asthma
USEFUL PART: Seed, flower, leaves, bark, gum
DOSAGE: 5-10 gm.
AYURVEDIC FORMULATION:
- Brhanmanjisadi Kvatha Churna
- Maha Vishagarbha Taila.