What Is Neem Oil?

Neem oil comes from cold-pressing the seeds of the neem tree, Azadirachta indica, which is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia and Africa and a member of the Meliaceae family.

Azadirachta indica is thought to have originated in India or Burma. It`s a large, fast-growing evergreen that can reach approximately 40 to 80 feet in height.

It is drought-resistant, heat-tolerant and may live up to 200 years! Today it`s mostly found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

The bark and leaves of the tree are known to be used medically, and less often, the flowers, fruit and roots are used as well. The leaves are generally available year-round as the tree is an evergreen.

Other names for neem include:

nim

nimba

holy tree

bead tree

Indian lilac

margosa

What is neem oil used for? Since the oil contains various active compounds that have insecticidal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it has many applications. Neem oil uses include its ability to contribute to protective compounds to products like toothpastes, soaps, shampoos and more.

One of this oil`s very interesting uses is it acts as a chemical-free pesticide.

Neem seed oil is composed of a mixture of components, including terpenoids, liminoids and flavonoids.

Azadirachtin is the most active component and is used for repelling and killing pests. After the extraction of this active ingredient, the portion left over is known as clarified hydrophobic neem oil.

As reported in a study published by Frontiers in Plant Scient, it works as an effective non-toxic insect control agent to agriculture.

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