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Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem,Nimtree, Ineem and Indian Lilac 

Antelaea azadirachta, Arishta, Arishtha, Bead Tree, Holy Tree,Indian Neem, Lilas des Indes, Lilas de Perse, Margosa, Margosa Tree, Margousier, Margousier à Feuilles de Frêne, Margousier d’Inde, Melia azadirachta, Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta, Nim, Nimb, Nimba, Persian Lilac, Pride of China.

“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 , i.e. India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically is grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees now also grow in islands located in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.

Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15–20 metres (49–66 ft), and rarely 35–40 metres (115–131 ft). Neem can grow in many different types of soil, but it thrives best on well drained deep and sandy soils.  It can tolerate high to very high temperatures and does not tolerate temperature below 4 °C (39 °F).

Neem leaves are dried in India and placed in cupboards to prevent insects eating the clothes, and also in tins where rice is stored. Neem leaves are dried and burnt in the tropical regions to keep away mosquitoes. 

As an ayurvedic herb, neem is also used in baths. The tender shoots and flowers of the neem tree are eaten as a vegetable in India. A souplike dish called Veppampoo charu (Tamil) (translated as “neem flower rasam”) made of the flower of neem is prepared in Tamil Nadu.

Products made from neem trees have been used in India for over two millennia for their medicinal properties.

Neem (Ineem) is a key ingredient in non-pesticidal management (NPM), providing a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides. 

Other uses: Toiletries, Cosmetics, animal treatment, Toothbrush, food additive , bird repellent, lubricant,fertilizer ,plant protectant, against pox viruses.”

Note of caution: do not ingest neem/oil when you’re pregnant, as it might cause an abortion.

Neem might repell some mosquitos but from personal-jungle-experience  I can tell it doesn’t assure 100% protection when applied on skin. The most effective way is to make tea from neem leaves or chew on a neem leaf and swallow it. Neem leaves also do not smell as pungent as neem-oil. It does taste bitter..Bugs? Not anymore! Smear some neem oil and see them flee :)

Antibacterial  *see research link 691, 161

Anti-caries & anti-plaque (excerpt from research:“  Mucoadhesive dental gel containing Azadirachta indica is found to be beneficial in reducing the plaque index and salivary bacterial count comparatively better than chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash.”) *see research link 161

Anti-tumor against skin tumors *see research link 106

Inhibits cheek cancer in hamsters *see research link 007

Reduces Alzheimer’s, improves cognition and working memory and reduces depression  (excerpt from research:“  deficits in active avoidance learning and retention of learned behavior were significantly reversed by A. indica. ”)*see research link  838

Inhibits acne and improves wound healing ,even the toughest of wounds * see research link PMC4492024/

Organic reversible anticonception & anti-fertility , kills sperm in humans and animals alike (excerpt from research:” The present study was carried out to evaluate the effective concentration of aqueous extract of old and tender Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves to immobilize and kill 100% human spermatozoa within 20 s. “) *see research link 14561544 , 11558322 , 1983033, PMC3761146/, 3225018/

Safe *see research link 15261960

Reduces and heals stomach ulcers  *see research link 15454339

Does not act against cerebral malaria, but does protect neurons (excerpt :”the high dose levels of Neem extract (500 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg) prevented Purkinje cells loss. “)  *see research link PMC3338214/   & wiki link

Protects fish against fishy bacteria , for real , that cause tail rot and fin rot  *see research link 10783742

Anti-parasitic against bovine strongylosis *see research link PMC4675597/ , 17041548

Contains compounds that have anti snake venom properties *see research link 18466944

Prevents meat spoilage by inhibiting bacteria  *see research link 28231186

Lowers blood sugar levels * see research link 10919098

Repels insects, ants, mosquitos, etc * see research link 8245950, PMC5061770/

Antiviral against Coxsackie viruses, herpes simplex 1,Hepatitis C & Dengue  *see reseach link 10810594, 20041417, 26274064,11801392

Research on Neem:

Papaya , papaw, (/pəˈpɔː/) or pawpaw ,  

Banane de Prairie, Caricae Papayae Folium, Carica papaya, Carica peltata, Carica posoposa, Chirbhita, Erandachirbhita, Erand Karkati, Green Papaya, Mamaerie, Melonenbaumblaetter, Melon Tree,  Papaya Fruit, Papayas, Papaye, Papaye Verte, Papayer, Papita, Paw Paw,

“is the plant Carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae.

It is native to the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from southern Mexico and neighboring Central America. 

The papaya is a small, sparsely branched tree. The fruit is a large berry about 15–45 cm (5.9–17.7 in) long and 10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in) in diameter. It is ripe when it feels soft (as soft as a ripe avocado or a bit softer) and its skin has attained an amber to orange hue.

In a 100 gram serving, papaya fruit provides 43 calories and is a significant source of vitamin C (75% of the Daily Value, DV) and a moderate source of folate (10% DV), but otherwise has negligible content of nutrients .

The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, without skin or seeds. The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, usually in curries, salads, and stews. Green papaya is used in Southeast Asian cooking, both raw and cooked. Papayas have a relatively high amount of pectin, which can be used to make jellies. The black seeds of the papaya  are sometimes ground and used as a substitute for black pepper.

Both green papaya fruit and the tree's latex are rich in papain, a protease used for tenderizing meat and other proteins, as practiced currently by indigenous Americans and people of the Caribbean region. It is now included as a component in some powdered meat tenderizers.

Note of caution: Do NOT eat an unripe or semiripe papaya when you’re pregnant, as it could cause contractions  (Excerpt from research:”  the unripe or semi-ripe papaya (which contains high concentration of the latex that produces marked uterine contractions) could be unsafe in pregnancy.   “) *see research link 12144723

Antiviral against Dengue fever  (Excerpt from research:”  aqueous extract of C. papaya leaves was administered to patient infected with Dengue fever twice daily i.e. morning and evening for five consecutive days.   From the patient feelings and blood reports it showed that Carica papaya leaves aqueous extract exhibited potential activity against Dengue fever.  “) *see research link PMC3614241/ , PMC4900016/ , PMC4071726/

Increases platelets (blood clot cells) &  red blood cells  (Excerpt from research:”  the platelet count in the test group started to increase significantly from Day 3. Fresh C. papaya leaf extract significantly increased the platelet and RBC counts in the test group . “) *see research link PMC3757281/  , 26910599

Inhibits red blood cells from rupturing (hemolysis)  * see research link PMC3510871/

Reduces damage caused by  Acrylamide :  Cigarette smoking is a major acrylamide source.  acrylamide can be found in baked and fried starchy foods, such as potato chips, breads, and cookies. *see research link  PMC3508853/

Antibacterial  , seed extract  *see research link  15040064  

Safe antifertility properties  , extract of the seeds was used  *in male rats and dogs  *see research link 16372375, 22030338 

Anti stomach ulcer (caused by alcohol)  *see research link  20041780,  19566009

Anticancer  Excerpt from research:  (“We observed significant growth inhibitory activity of the CP  (Carica Papaya)  extract on tumor cell lines.” *see research link 19961915 , 23212988

Anti-diabetes  , reduces high blood sugar levels  (Excerpt from research:” This study showed that the C. papaya leaf aqueous extract significantly diminished blood glucose levels   “)    *see research link  PMC3371561/ , PMC3551835/ 

Research and tips on Papaya:

Barleria prionitis , also known as the porcupine flower. (Sanskrit kuranta; Marathi vjradanti (वज्रदंती), Tamil: சுள்ளி மலர்; Tagalog: kukong manok),

“is a species of plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to India, Sri Lanka and Eastern Southern and Central Africa. It is used for various medicinal purposes in ayurvedic medicine. The juice of the leaves is applied to feet to prevent maceration and cracking in the monsoon season.

Barleria prionitis is often the host to larvae of the Phalanta phalantha and Junonia lemonias butterflies.”

Male Anti-fertility properties, decreases sperm count * see research link 15964711 & 10771200

Antimicrobial against tooth plaque  (Excerpt from research:” RESULTS:Our result showed that the CHX (chlorhexidine )and the B. prionitis were statistically equally effective against dental plaque. “)  *see research link 27365983

Antiinflammatory * see research link  /12639739

Protects the liver (against for example paracetamol induced liver damage) *see research link 16106393

Antiviral against Human respiratory syncytial virus “(HRSV) is a syncytial virus that causes respiratory tract infections. It is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections and hospital visits during infancy and childhood. “  It should probably work against the coryza virus as:” The HRSV is virtually the same as chimpanzee coryza virus and can be transmitted from apes to humans, although transmission from humans to apes is more common. The virus has also been recovered from cattle, goats and sheep..”  So it can probably help our furry and feathery friends too *see research link 9784173

Anti-diabetes properties see research link *see research link 20711368

Very safe in high doses up to 3000 mg/kg *see research link 16106393

Research about Barleria: