Neem Baba says he was born millions of years ago in North India or Myanmar. His family then spread to other places. This is story of Neem Tree and its various uses.
Locations
- Neem trees can be found in many Asian and African countries, as well as some parts of America.
Names
- The tree was given Sanskrit names such as Arishta, Nimba, and Nimbaca.
- The name ‘Neem’ was given by the Iranians.
- In Hindi, the tree is called Nimb.
- Other names used in India include Nim, Leemba, Nimori, Nimbamond, Nimbe, and Nimo.
Why it’s well-known
- The tree explains that it has become well-known because people find it useful.
Other names:
- Scientists call the tree ‘bitter grace of God’, ‘nature’s gift to man’, and ‘cleanliness-parting tree’. Some also call it ‘magic tree’ and ‘the tree of the twentieth century’.
Uses of the Neem Tree
- Medicinal Properties:
- Neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy germs. They can also provide comfort and prevent germs from breeding, which is why doctors advise using them for measles. Different parts of the tree, like the leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots, can be used to make medicines.
- Cleaning:
- People use neem twigs to clean their teeth and neem leaves to protect clothes.
- For Farmers:
- Neem seed powder mixed in water can be sprayed on plants to protect them from locusts. It can also be used in rice fields to stop mosquito breeding, increase crop yield, and save crops from termites and other insects.
Other uses:
- Neem seed powder can be added to stored grains to protect them from insects.
- Neem oil is used to make soaps and toothpaste.
- Furniture made from neem wood is not eaten by termites.
- The neem tree also purifies the air.
- Mosquito Control: Putting neem seed powder in stagnant water can stop mosquitoes from breeding.
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