Sunday, June 1, 2008

Neem - tree from heaven

Neem - The Divine Tree

It is the tree and the one among of trees which are known in the Indian Subcontinent (OR in the native part of India) and most part of the World, also called as "Nim" (नीम) and plenty of beneficial properties for mankind. And its leaves was first founded at the time of proto-Dravidian culture at the site of Mohanjodaro (now in Pakistan) at 2000 B.C. Also some evident were found from Hindu mythology, the Aryans has great attachment with neem, they thought this tree has origin from heaven.

"Gift of God", the panacea for all disease, "Heal all", "Village Pharmacy" - healing versatility and "Nature's drugstore" these are the different names of Neem. In Sanskrita it is called "arista" means 'perfect, impeccable and imperishable' because of its multipurpose properties. Also it is old saying in Sanskrit for Neem 'nimba' word arose from 'nimbati syasthyamdadati' which means 'to give good health'.

According to the database of ayurveda, Neem has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4000 yrs. The Ancient Indian found many therapeutic used for the tree and also been observed that Neem could survive in very dry and arid conditions. Its leaves, seeds and bark contains antiviral, antipyretic, antiseptic chemicals which acts against ulcer, fungus etc.

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