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Neem (Azadirachta indica) is widely recommended for use in agriculture as an alternative to synthetic insecticides. It leads the list of plants with the highest potential to control pests largely because it contains a variety of biologically active compounds. These compounds together called limonoids, are present in various parts of the plant including the leaf, bark and seeds. However the seeds contain the highest quantities.
Neem has two closely related species: A. indica A. Juss and M. azedarac, the former is popularly known as Indian neem (margosa tree) or Indian lilac, and the other as the Persian lilac. Neem has been extensively used in ayurveda, unani and homoeopathic medicine.The Sanskrit name of neem tree is Arishtha meaning 'reliever of sickness' and hence is considered as Sarbaroganibarini. The tree is still regarded as 'village dispensary' in India. Various parts of the neem tree have been used as traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India. Neem oil and the bark and leaf extracts have been therapeutically used as folk medicine to control leprosy, intestinal helminthiasis, respiratory disorders, constipation and also as a general health promoter. Its use for the treatment of rheumatism, chronic syphilitic sores and indolent ulcer has also been evident. Neem oil finds use to control various skin infections. Bark, leaf, root, flower and fruit together cure blood morbidity, biliary afflictions, itching, skin ulcers, burning sensations and pthysis. Neem oil is used on humans, on animals, and on plants, for a huge range of different problems and diseases.
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How is Neem oil extracted?
It is extracted by crushing or pressing the seed of neem,
Does Shoppers Drug Mart sell neem oil?
Lowes sells neem oil in their organic pesticides section.
Can you keep olive oil and neem oil in the same container?
Neem oil is not used for cooking and shouldn't be mixed with another oil that is. Mixing them would reduce the usefulness of each.
Is neem oil safe to mix with cedar oil?
Yes
How to make neem hair oil at home?
Collect neem leaves, crush them and sieve off the solids.
Is good to apply fresh neem leaf on face to remove oil face?
Yes it's good to apply fresh neem leaves paste for excess oil on face.
What is the common name of neem tree?
Neem is the common name of Azadirachta indica (botanical name), it is called the Indian Lilac, although Neem is more commonly used. Neem oil, extracted from the seeds of the plant is used widely as an insecticide.
Anything new in treatment of scale in houseplants?
Try spraying with Neem oil once a week until gone. You can find 100% neem oil online and mix according to directions.
From which tree is margosa oil extracted?
margosa tree ( neem tree)
Is neem oil edible?
Neem oil is not known to be harmful to mammals, birds, earthworms or some beneficial insects such as butterflies, honeybees and ladybugs. However, Neem oil is not used for cooking purposes, its use is in preparations for cosmetics, soap, hair products, body hygiene creams and hand creams), It is also used as a folklore traditional medicine.
Can you mix liquid copper and neem oil together?
Copper is generally not compatable with oil products such a Neem. It may cause leaf burn. Always refer to the label on the pesticide for instructions on the mixing compatability with other products.
What is the properties of oil to the properties of the elements in oil?
the properties of oil are very different from the element in oil so this makes it easy to solvee
