Description
Description
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to the Indian subcontinent. Neem is believed to serve a positive role in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, immunomodulatory, apoptotic activities and to reduce ROS-mediated damage to cells. Its entire structure is dense with bioactive chemicals, which may have traditionally been used to cure a variety of illnesses including infectious disease. Bioactive chemicals found in neem such as nimbolide, azarirachtin, and gedunin might influence several biological processes
