Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database | |
Azadirachta |
| Botanical Name |
Melia azadirachta |
| System Affected |
worms, purgative, vomiting |
| Properties |
expells intestinal worms, purgative, vomiting |
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Neem |
| Botanical Name |
Azadirachta indica |
| System Affected |
lice, insects, scabies, teeth, gums, skin, leprosy |
| Properties |
lice, insect pests scabies green twigs used as toothbrushes; gum-protecting, anti-bacterial Oil From seeds: leprosy, skin diseases Leaves: in poultices to treat wounds Bark: fever, nausea, vomiting, skin diseases |
| Description |
large oak-like tree |
| Origin |
India |
| Notes |
use externally; use the leaves |
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