Distribution:
It is commonly found throughout the greater part of India and often cultivated. Though not a forest-tree, it is generally found to grow wild.

Habit:
A large, evergreen tree, with long, spreading branches forming a broad crown. The bark is grey and rough; the leaves are alternate, the leaflets 8-19,glossy and bluntly serrate; the flowers are white or pale-yellow, small, scented, numerous and found in long, axillary panicles; the drupes are yellow on ripening, aromatic, oblong and smooth, with a single exalbuminous seed.

Principle constituents:
Nimbin; nimbinin; and nimbidin. All parts of the plant yield ß-sitosterol.

Indications:
Neem extracts have been reported to possess anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. The stem, root, bark and young fruits are reported to possess astringent, tonic and anti-periodic properties. The bark is reported to be beneficial in malarial fever and useful in cutaneous diseases.

Product range:
Pilex, V-Gel, HairCare AD oil, DermaCare EX, HairCare oil