Azadirachta Indica
Azadirachta indica
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, margosa, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of the two species in the genus Azadirachta. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and to parts of Southeast Asia, but is naturalized and grown around the world in tropical and subtropical areas. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil. Nim is a Hindustani noun derived from Sanskrit nimba (निंब).
Culinary uses
Flavor · PairingsAzadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, margosa, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of the two species in the genus Azadirachta. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and to parts of Southeast Asia, but is naturalized and grown around the world in tropical and subtropical areas. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil. Nim is a Hindustani noun derived from Sanskrit nimba (निंब).
Medicinal uses
T Traditional UseAuthoritative scientific evidence is not available for this herb. The information below reflects traditional or ethnobotanical uses documented in public sources. Do not use as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
No structured medicinal summary is currently available for this herb in our public-source corpus. Traditional uses, if documented, would be referenced here in a future update.
