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🌳 Neem Tree
Basic Information
- Common Name: Neem Tree
- English Name: Indian Lilac
- Hindi Name: नीम
- Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native To: Indian Subcontinent
Features of Neem Tree
- Fast-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen tree
- Dense canopy providing excellent shade
- Highly drought-resistant
- Natural air purifier
Medicinal & Environmental Importance
- Leaves used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine
- Acts as a natural pesticide
- Improves soil fertility
- Reduces harmful bacteria in surroundings
Uses in Daily Life
- Neem oil used in soaps and cosmetics
- Twigs used as natural toothbrush (datun)
- Used in organic farming