Neem English name Neem, scientific or botanical name Azadirachta indica A.Juss., Family Meliaceae. Neem is called Nimb, Vepa, Tamar and many more. Neem is one of our special beneficial friend trees. The popularity of neem has been going on since time immemorial. Neem leaves to bark, roots to flowers, fruits to seeds are all essential. The quality of neem is incomparable. Neem is a very fast growing tree. Neem is a perennial medium type evergreen tree. It can grow up to 15 to 20 meters tall in adulthood. However, in dry places, the foliage behaves like a tree. Trees are usually up to 60-70 cm in diameter at the base. The color of the bark of a tree or thick stalk is dark and uneven but the color of a relatively young stalk is brown. The bark of the tree is relatively thick. Compound leaves 30 to 35 cm long grow up and down around the stalks. Each leaf has 10 to 18 edged sheets. Each leaf is 6 to 8 cm long. The leaves can contain both even and odd numbers of sheets. The leaves grow throughout the year. However, most of the leaves fall off in spring. Rainfall of 450 to 1150 mm is good for neem trees. However, even where there is less rain, neem grows very well, as evidenced by the plain of Arafat in the holy city of Saudi Arabia. Neem is drought tolerant. Neem fruit is a favorite food of birds. When the neem fruit ripens in the rainy season, many more birds including storks come and gather in the neem tree. Neem is the sacred tree of the Hindus. The use of neem tree in making idols of gods is very common.
We all know about the many qualities of neem. Neem is an unprecedented medicinal plant. Never before have so many beneficial plants for animals and plants been discovered. This is why neem is said to be the most expensive tree in the world. Considering this quality of neem, the World Health Organization has declared neem as a 'tree of the 21st century'. Neem has been known to exist in the Indian subcontinent since 5,000 years before the birth of Christ. Although people have known about the properties of neem since ancient times, scientific research on neem has started recently. Research on neem in the Indian subcontinent began in 1942. Research in the Western world began much later. Research on neem began in the United States in 1982. At present there is a huge interest in neem among the people. People's interest in the use of neem and its cultivation is increasing day by day.
Neem is found all over Bangladesh but is more common in the north. It is said to have originated in Bangladesh, India and Myanmar. This tree grows in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Malaysia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. At present, various species of neem trees are scattered all over the subcontinent, including the tropical and humid regions. We are proud of the tens of thousands of neem trees in Bangladesh at Arafat Maidan in Saudi Arabia. Because so far, standing in rows of neem rows of Bangladesh became a tangible symbol of the Bengali tradition. It is said that if a person rests or sleeps on the ground floor, his insurance will be reduced and he will be healthy. For this, two or four neem trees have to be planted around the house to keep them alive.
Neem or Indian Lilec takes about 10 years to mature. This is ordinary neem. There are also two other types of neem which are Mahanim or Ghoranim whose botanical name is Melia sempervirens. The other is sweet neem, it is not so bitter, its botanical name is Azadirachta Siamensis. It is found in the hilly regions of our country, Myanmar and Thailand, and it is also widely used as a vegetable.
Why plant a neem tree? Because- Neem is a sacred tree and our native tree; Neem is involved in the lives of many famous scholars of the world; Neem contributes immensely to environmental protection, poverty alleviation and job creation; Neem is used to make natural cosmetics, medicines, organic fertilizers and pesticidesElement; Neem is widely used in health care, beauty, agriculture; Neem wood does not burn, the use of neem furniture does not cause skin cancer; Neem retains water levels, provides cool shade and is antiviral; The World Health Organization considers the benefits of saltDeclared as the ‘Tree of the Twenty-first Century’; Neem controls pollution caused by the Industrial Revolution; Neem protects us from storms and hurricanes and prevents river erosion; All parts of neem are usable and useful; Neem prevents soil salinity and restores acidity and alkalinityThe neem tree keeps the air cool and the temperature under the neem tree is 1-2 degrees lower than other trees; Neem leaf powder is beneficial in controlling diabetes; Neem trees are fast growing and wood is very expensive; Neem grows in any soil and grows naturally; Neem is environmentally friendlyIt is possible to support a family of 5 all year round by selling the leaves and seeds of two unique 10 year old neem trees to protect the biodiversity; Neem flower honey is more nutritious and medicinal than other flower honey; Neem prevents soil erosion and desertification; Agroforestry or agriculturePlanting neem trees in the isle of land reduces the infestation of harmful insects; Neem-made medicines, cosmetics, organic fertilizers and insect repellents are loved worldwide; All parts including neem leaves, bark, seeds and wood are exportable; Neem trees are not eaten by cows and goats and live for more than 400 yearsNeem is an insect repellent and fertilizer, does not harm any beneficial insects or bacteria; Lamps can be lit with neem oil; Neem is the most valuable tree in the world.
Chemical Ingredients: Neem bark, flowers, fruits, seeds and oils contain a variety of bitter ingredients such as saponins, alkaloids, nimbidin, nimbon, nimbinin, nimbdol, triterpenoid, salinin, azadirachtin, organic acids, melianone, nimbolide, quercetin, and glycineMargosin, Azmodrine.Which is useful in various ways.
Seed collection and seedling lifting and sowing: Usually in our country seeds are collected between June and August at the beginning of monsoon. However, seeds can be collected before or after. Neem seeds are neither too big nor too small. The total number of seeds per kg is 1500 to 1600. Seeds are to be collected directly from the tree or from under the tree. Numerous small fragrant white flowers can be seen on the mature neem tree in April-May. Yellow oval mature fruits are available in June-July, the fruits are 12 to 18 cm long. Each fruit contains one seed. The skin of the fruit is spread and dried in the shade and sown in pot soil within 3 weeks. Seed sowing can be started from June 30. Seedlings germinate within 8 to 10 days of sowing. Seed germination rate is 60 to 70 percent. Seeds can be planted in nursery beds, polythene or directly in the ground. Seed germination can be increased by soaking the seeds in cold and lukewarm water. It is better to plant 1 year old seedlings. Good results are obtained by pruning the stems as required before planting. It is better to plant the seedlings in September. In 45 cm wide and wide holes 25-30 kg organic manure, 50 g TSP 50 g MOP should be mixed well with the soil and seedlings should be planted. After planting the seedlings must be given regular and moderate water to sustain the seedlings. The ground should be raised at the beginning and the fence should be fenced with cages. Special care should be taken until the people are equal in height. Care should be taken so that weeds do not grow.
Neem trees are more common in open spaces. Neem trees grow on all types of soils around roadsides, in flat lands and in temperate climates. However, in sandy, loamy soils are good. The neem tree blooms from March to May. When neem fruit ripens from June to August, seeds have to be collected. Seeds should be sown in bags or earthen pots within 2/3 weeks of collection. If sowing is delayed, germination rate decreases. Neem seedlings should be planted in the main land when they are 1 year old. The land to be planted should be weed free and clean. However, the rainy season is a good time to plant neem saplings. The base of the tree should be raised so that the pony does not freeze. The fence should be fenced off immediately after planting so that the seedlings are not damaged by the attack of animals and humans. Neem scale insects and fungi cause severe damage. If there is a problem, you have to follow the advice of experts.
Method of collection and preservation: The leaves should be collected, cleaned and dried in the sun. Then if the moisture content of the leaves decreases and it becomes darker in color, it has to be packaged. Leaf packets must be marketed with proper identification usage. Neem fruit ripens in June-August. Seeds should be collected when they are mature. However, if the tree is tied with a thick net so that it does not fall to the ground, it will be possible to save all the seeds. In this condition the seeds should be washed and dried in the sun. In this case the humidity should be 2 percent. After drying the seeds should be collected in airtight packets. Neem bark should be cut into pieces. After that, it should be washed well, dried in the sun, protected from moisture and airtight.
Medicinal properties: The subcontinent's well-known name is neem spring and the world's best as an air purifier. In East Africa this tree is known as Maurobini. Because many diseases are cured with this tree. Blood cleansers, disinfectants, dermatitis, bronchitis, worms and wounds get rid of many more ailments. Inflammation of the body, allergies and bad breath. Stops bleeding of teeth and strengthens gums. Moreover jaundice sedative. Centuries of history testify that at least 50 diseases can be cured with neem. Some of the notable diseases are-
- Blood cleansing and skin diseases: 10 grams of raw neem leaves are boiled in 2 cups of water and 1 (one) cup is left to be sifted and mixed with sugar as required. This rule should be taken 2 to 3 times a day, regularly for 1 to 2 months;
- To get rid of worms, take 3 to 6 grams of crushed neem bark with a small amount of sea salt on an empty stomach in the morning to prevent worm infestation. Must be taken regularly for 1 week. In case of children 1 to 2 grams should be taken;
- Scabies and old wounds can be cured by crushing a little raw turmeric with neem leaves and using it on the affected area in the form of a poultice for 8 to 10 days; scabies and old wounds are relieved;
- The main use of neem is itching or scabies in skin diseases. Neem leaves or bark are applied on the skin for 3/4 consecutive days and after 2 hours take a bath and it gets better. Boil the bark in water and take a bath with water but the same benefit is obtained. In these cases, root bark is more useful than tree bark. In addition, the leaves are cut into small pills, dried in the sun and eaten once a morning to cure scabies. The same benefits are obtained by frying neem leaves in a pan and playing with rice;
- In case of smallpox, the patient is protected from infection as a disinfectant while lying on the bed of neem leavesFor its antiseptic properties, neem leaves are used to treat various complex skin ailments, including burns, eczema, scabies, and dandruff.
- Neem flower is useful in shortness of breath and weakness. In addition, the use of neem oil for rheumatic fever is recognized all over the world. Neem seed powder is just as effective as neem oil, but seed powder should be used in combination with water and other oils;
- Clothes kept in cupboards during the rainy season smell bad. In addition, these clothes are often wasted by insects. To get rid of this problem, it is beneficial to hang some dried neem leaves in one corner of the cupboard;
- Neem is now playing a significant role in crop pest control in Bangladesh. If dried neem leaves are kept in rice husks or pulses, wheat pots, these food grains are protected from insect attack. Neem leaves are mixed with water in the ratio of 1:10 and applied to the infested field; Neem leaves are an infallible herb for seed preservation;
- If you have disgust in your mouth, you can mix a little neem leaf powder with semolina pudding and play it for a few days.
- In case of suppressed acid disease, it is beneficial to take 4 to 5 grams of crushed neem leaves on an empty stomach in the morning for a few days;
- Raw turmeric and neem leaf bata is very beneficial in skin diseases. Nimapata turmeric powder and sulfur powder mixed with mustard oil is used to reduce scabies. In the morning, after drinking 2 teaspoons of neem leaf juice for 7 days, the scabies heals.
- 1 part of crushed neem leaves, 2 parts of crushed raw turmeric and 3 parts of dried mango powder are mixed together and 1 gram of it is taken every morning to cure allergies;
- In case of fever, 250 mg of crushed neem leaves mixed with honey along with one or one and a half Rati Makardhwaj is reduced;
- If there is a wound in the gums of the teeth due to bile disorder, it can be reduced by applying neem seed oil;
- When neem leaves are cut and applied to boil, it ripens, then dries;
- Eating fried neem flowers in Ratkana disease will cure it slowly;
- In case of liver or liver pain, mix 1 gram of turmeric with half a gram of raw turmeric and 1 gram of mango powder together and eat it every morning on an empty stomach, the pain of liver and liver will be cured effortlessly;
- For children with jaundice or jaundice, 5 to 15 drops for adults, 1 teaspoon of juice mixed with a little honey should be eaten on an empty stomach every morning. Playing like this for 2 weeks will cure jaundice;
- In case of indigestion, 4 to 5 grams of neem bark should be soaked in 1 cup of hot water at night and sifted in the morning on an empty stomach.
- In case of diabetes, 5 peppers + 10 neem leaves should be eaten together on an empty stomach in the morning. But food and movement must be kept in order;
- In case of excessive urination and itching, 3/4 neem leaves + a piece of raw turmeric should be cut together and eaten on an empty stomach in the morning.
The dried bark and leaves of neem are smoked to get rid of mosquitoes;
- To reduce head lice, apply neem flower on the head 2/1 times and the lice will die;
- Headache reduces headaches by rubbing the head with nimtel; Neem stalks are used as mechwalk to reduce toothache, bad breath and gum disease;
- It is said that it is better to use neem oil, bark and leaf extract regularly for cancer, tumors and skin cancer;
- Regular consumption of neem leaf extract is beneficial in heart disease. Neem extract lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Thinns blood, lowers heartbeat;
- The increasing use of neem in the manufacture of condensed cosmetics now opens the door to new horizons.
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One acre of mature neem tree can earn up to 7/8 lakh rupees per year.
