Azadirachta indica A. Juss.

Bark used in skin troubles. Leaves considered antiseptic, applied to boils in the form of poultice; decoction given for ulcers and eczema. Flowers tonic and stomachic. Berries purgative, emollient. Dried leaves placed in books for keeping away the moths. Odour of burning leaves kills insects. Seeds yield a non-drying oil used for skin affections. Neem Oil may be mixed with other oils and fats for the manufacture of washing soap; medicated soaps with the odour of Neem Oil are available. Nimbidin is the chief bitter principle of the oil. Neem toddy is occasionally obtained as an exudation from the upper part of some trees; used as a tonic. Timber employed for house-building purposes and for boards, panels, toys, and ploughs; termite proof. Fresh tender twigs used to clean teeth particularly in pyorrhea.