Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Each part of the neem tree has some medicinal property. At present nearly 30% or more of the modern pharmacological drugs are derived directly or indirectly form plants 3. Effects of extract from mangifera indica leaf on monosodium. Traditionally dried mango flowers are astringent and given for diarrhoea, chronic dysentery, catarrah of the bladder. Activities of azadirachta indica neem and it s medicinal uses 10 srinivasan, d. Mangifera indica wikispecies wikispecies, free species. Mangifera indica bark definition the article consists of the dried bark of mangifera indica l. Such similarities in the crosscultural usage of the traditional plant remedies are a strong indication of the bioactivity potential of the documented plant.
Banerjee and uday bandyopadhyay department of physiology, indian institute of chemical biology, 4, raja s. Fresh leaves of mangifera indica were collected during aprilmay from eluru surrounding areas in andhra pradesh. In europe and north america, the use of herbal medicine is increasing fast. Tamarindus indica l a plant with multiple medicinal. Mangifera indica, commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. Biological activities and medicinal properties of neem azadirachta indica kausik biswas, ishita chattopadhyay, ranajit k. During the last five decades, apart from the chemistry of the neem compounds, considerable progress has been achieved regarding the biological activity and medicinal applications of neem. The use of various parts of the moringa tree is widespread all over the globe and the multipurpose nature of the tree can be seen in the wide range of uses of its parts for food, fodder and medicinal use. It is found in the wild in india and cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world.
Medicinal importance of the fruit has been widely reported most especially the unripe fruit. Chemical constituents, traditional and modern medicinal uses. Mar 28, 2020 state tree of andhra pradesh neem azadirachta indica. Neem plays role as free radical scavenging properties due to rich source of.
It is native to tropical africa and its cultivation was widespread, developing well in all tropical continents 17. Margosa, azadirachta, bead tree, holy tree, indian lilac tree, nim tree, pride of. Azadirachta indica is sometimes confused with melia azedarach chinaberry. Medicinal and therapeutical potential of neem azadirachta. Acalypha indica is an herbaceous annual that has catkinlike inflorescences with cupshaped involucres surrounding the minute flowers. Description and medicinal uses of azadirachta indica neem. It is considered as safe medicinal plants and modulates the. It is a tree belonging to the anacardiaceae family. Therefore, many indigenous plants are used in traditional. The young leaf has been reported to contain high amount of iron hence used to solve anaemic condition among other medicinal uses bompard, 1993. How azadirachta indica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
The seeds of neem fried along with copper sulphate and mixed well with coconut oil are beneficial as an ointment for piles. Based on ethnopharmacological knowledge, a standardized aqueous extract of m. Download fulltext pdf properties and uses of neem, azadirachta indica article pdf available in canadian journal of botany 681. D college, ambala cantt, haryana, india 2department of biotechnology, s. Juss is the most useful traditional medicinal plant in india. Supplements from the leaf also appear to be antioxidants after consumed, but their practical relevance and benefits are not yet confirmed. Fruits, seeds, pulp, bark, leaves, roots and almost any part of the plant are used for medicinal purpose.
D college, ambala cantt, haryana, india abstract azadirachta indica is a fast growing, evergreen tree found commonly in india, africa and america. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Mangifera indica is most commonly propagated by grafting or budding, veneer grafting and chip budding to be exact. Mangifera indica supplement health benefits, dosage, side.
Mangiferin a pharmacologically active hydroxylated xanthone cglycoside is extracted from mango at high concentrations from the young leaves 172 gkg, bark 107 gkg, and from old leaves 94 gkg. All parts of neem tree used as anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative. According to ayurveda, varied medicinal properties are attributed to different parts of. Mullick road, kolkata 700 032, india neem azadirachta indica a. Oct 03, 2019 mangifera indica the common mango is thought to be a functional food due to its unique bioactives, most notably mangiferin. Mangifera indica is a species of mango in the anacardiaceae family. Azadirachta indica is widely used in folkloric medicine for the treatment of variety of diseases in remote areas of sudan. An infusion is drunk to reduce blood pressure and as a treatment for conditions such as angina.
Filaricidal properties of lantana camara and tamarindus indica. Let us here have a look at the amazing medicinal properties of aam. It is widely used in the traditional medicinal systems of india. The african mahogany shares with neem azadirachta indica.
It is the largest fruittree in the world, capable of a height of onehundred feet and an average circumference of twelve to fourteen feet, sometimes reaching twenty. Neem leaves, fresh turmeric, root of arka calotropis gigantea, mustard and rock salt. Subsequent two groups of animal received varying doses of mango ripe fruit extract 250 and 500 mg kg1 perorally once a day for a period of. This book describes 31 important species with medicinal properties, and. Many common plants grown in africa have valuable medicinal properties. Therapeutics role of azadirachta indica neem and their active. Anacardiaceae is used as a medicinal material in traditional herb medicine for a long time in india, china, and other eastern asian countries. Juice of neem leaves when applied on the groin and anal region removes pruritis in children.
Mangoes mangifera indica belong to genus mangifera which consists of about 30 species of tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family anacardiaceae. Suresh, et al 2001 antibacterial activity of neem azadirach ta indica and tamarind tamarindus. Mangifera indica, otherwise known as mango, is a popular fruit tree and the national tree of bangladesh. Azadirachta indica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. The literature was collected from the book indian medicinal plants by vaidyaratnam p. Pdf properties and uses of neem, azadirachta indica. Cameroon, 2 institute of medical research and medicinal plants studies. It has a taproot system that can be up to 5 m deep.
The plant medicinal properties were identified and authenticated by dr. Our present study investigated the therapeutic effects of the ethanol extract from mangifera indica emi in rat with monosodium urate msu crystalsinduced gouty arthritis. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region other uses the bark and the leaves are the source of a yellowishbrown dye used for silk. Mangifera indica mango, bowen mango pfaf plant database. May 10, 2019 fruits, seeds, pulp, bark, leaves, roots and almost any part of the plant are used for medicinal purpose. Mangifera indica leaves extract effect on liver function in.
Matei, in science and technology of fruit wine production, 2017. Names of azadirachta indica in various languages of the world are also given. Pharmacological and non pharmacological activity of. World journal of pharmaceutical sciences medicinal uses.
Currently, india holds the largest portion of production of mango with 54. It, also known as mango, and it has been an important herb in the ayurvedic and indigenous medical systems for over 4000 years. The scientific or latin family name derives from the persian word azaddhirak which means precious wood. On the use of moringa oleifera as a medicinal plant in india. The bark contains 1620% tannin and mangiferine active principles bompard, 1993. The binding efficacy is comparable with tablets prepared using 5%ww gum acacia as tablet binder. Rhinitis, sneezing, pharyngitis, and other acute throat troubles, suffocative sensation as if throat would close. It is mainly known for its root being attractive to domestic cats, and for its various medicinal uses. Traditional use of medicinal plants in southcentral zimbabwe.
Synonyms mangifera austroyunnanensis hu rhus laurina nutt. Study evaluated the gum of mangifera indica as tablet binder with paracetamol as model drug. Aam as is commonly known in hindi is mangifera indica botanically. Review article biological activities and medicinal properties. It contains a high concentration of sugar 1618% wv and many acids with organoleptic properties, and also contains antioxidants like carotene. This is to ensure a sturdy rooting and prolific fruiting, and is usually accomplished with polyembryonic rootstocks and monoembryonic scions. Isodihydronepetalactone and isoiridomyrmecin from acalypha indica pdf. It is large and evergreen growing up to 45 m in height and 120 cm in bole diameter. Indian squill was valued as a medicine in early classic. Medicinal plants are the backbone of these indigenous system of medicine. Pharmacological activity of azadirachta indica analgesic effect in a study done by kumar et al. If you belong to ctas network of broadcasters, you can receive, free of charge, books. All parts such of the tree, such as seeds, leaves, flowers and bark, are used in preparing various different medical preparations.
Lindley d 1987 mercks new drug free to who for river blindness programme. Mi is one of the most important tropical fruits, and commonly grown in many parts of the world belongs to the family anacardiaceae. Chemical constituents of wild onion urginea indica kunth. The first group of animals received only specify treatment perorally for a period of 7 days. The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of disease and infections is as old as mankind. Zacharof, in science and technology of fruit wine production, 2017. Some medicinal forest plants of africa and latin america 67 fao. List of various diseases cured by azadirachta indica. Medicinal and therapeutical potential of neem azadirachta indica.
The mango mangifera indica is one of the most important tropical plants 1. Mangifera indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Mango mangifera indica uses, benefits, dosage and properties. Catarrhal and serous discharges, chronic intestinal irritation.
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