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neem N0049250 (nēm)n. A tall evergreen tree (Azadirachta indica) of South Asia, widely cultivated in tropical regions for its timber, resin, and aromatic seed oil, which is used medicinally and as an insecticide. [Hindi nīm, from Sanskrit nimbaḥ.]neem (niːm) n (Plants) a large tree of India, Azadirachta indica, all parts of which are useful to man: the leaves act as a natural pesticide, the fruit and seeds yield a medicinal oil, the bark is used to make a tonic, and the trunk exudes a gum[C19: from Hindi nīm, from Sanskrit nimba]neem (nim) n. a product of the seeds of a tropical tree, Azadirachta indica, of the mahogany family, that disrupts reproduction in insects: used as an insecticide. [1805–15; < Indo-Aryan; compare Bengali nim, Hindi nī̃b, nīb, nīm, Skt nimba-] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | neem - large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Meliaarishth, Azadirachta indica, margosa, Melia Azadirachta, neem tree, nim treeAzadirachta, genus Azadirachta - genus of large important East Indian trees: neem treesneem seed - seed of neem trees; source of pesticides and fertilizer and medicinal productstree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms | Translationsneem neem neemA tropical wonder tree, popular in India and Pakistan. Grows to 50 ft (16m), likes warmth. Can grow indoors in very large pots, 10 gallon minimum. All parts are used -seeds, leaves, flowers, bark. Tea is made from leaves and branches for clearing skin problems, controlling high blood pressure, cleaning the blood, contains substances used as spermicides, fungicides, anti-viral. Used against malaria. Branches are chewed to clean teeth. Helps keep insects away. Leaves placed in closets and cupboards keeps clothes from being moth eaten. Antibacterial successfully used against staphylococcus and salmonella. Neem oil is very popular for head lice and psoriasis. Pain reliever, anti-inflammatory. Fruits are used for urinary diseases, piles, intestinal worms, leprosy. Tea is bitter but very popular for health qualities. Tender shoots and flowers are eaten as a vegetable. Some of the things neem is used for are- wounds, burns, sprains, bruises, earache, headache, fever, sore throat, food poisoning, shingles, colds, flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis, fungal infections, yeast infections, sexually transmitted diseases, acne, skin diseases, heart diseases, blood disorders, kidney problems, digestive problems, ulcers, periodontal diseases, nerve disorders, malaria, fatigue, and a host of others. It is being closely studied for use in battling AIDS, cancer, diabetes, allergies, and as birth control for both men and women. Because Neem is so strong, it’s recommended to take for 2 weeks, then not for one week, then 2 weeks etc.NEEM
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neem Related to neem: Neem oilSynonyms for neemnoun large semi-evergreen tree of the East IndiesSynonyms- arishth
- Azadirachta indica
- margosa
- Melia Azadirachta
- neem tree
- nim tree
Related Words- Azadirachta
- genus Azadirachta
- neem seed
- tree
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