At present nearly 30% or more of the modern pharmacological drugs are derived directly or indirectly form plants 3. Mangoes mangifera indica belong to genus mangifera which consists of about 30 species of tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family anacardiaceae. It is found in the wild in india and cultivated varieties have been introduced to other warm regions of the world. Mar 28, 2020 state tree of andhra pradesh neem azadirachta indica.
Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Pdf properties and uses of neem, azadirachta indica. Such similarities in the crosscultural usage of the traditional plant remedies are a strong indication of the bioactivity potential of the documented plant. Therapeutics role of azadirachta indica neem and their active. It is native to tropical africa and its cultivation was widespread, developing well in all tropical continents 17. All parts of neem tree used as anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative. Fresh leaves of mangifera indica were collected during aprilmay from eluru surrounding areas in andhra pradesh. Margosa, azadirachta, bead tree, holy tree, indian lilac tree, nim tree, pride of. Mangifera indica, commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine.
In europe and north america, the use of herbal medicine is increasing fast. Juss is the most useful traditional medicinal plant in india. Some medicinal forest plants of africa and latin america 67 fao. Neem leaves, fresh turmeric, root of arka calotropis gigantea, mustard and rock salt. The seeds of neem fried along with copper sulphate and mixed well with coconut oil are beneficial as an ointment for piles.
Filaricidal properties of lantana camara and tamarindus indica. It is widely used in the traditional medicinal systems of india. Isodihydronepetalactone and isoiridomyrmecin from acalypha indica pdf. It has a taproot system that can be up to 5 m deep. Medicinal importance of the fruit has been widely reported most especially the unripe fruit. Let us here have a look at the amazing medicinal properties of aam. Biological activities and medicinal properties of neem azadirachta indica kausik biswas, ishita chattopadhyay, ranajit k. Supplements from the leaf also appear to be antioxidants after consumed, but their practical relevance and benefits are not yet confirmed. The plant medicinal properties were identified and authenticated by dr. May 10, 2019 fruits, seeds, pulp, bark, leaves, roots and almost any part of the plant are used for medicinal purpose. Medicinal and therapeutical potential of neem azadirachta indica.
Azadirachta indica is sometimes confused with melia azedarach chinaberry. Currently, india holds the largest portion of production of mango with 54. Cameroon, 2 institute of medical research and medicinal plants studies. Acalypha indica is an herbaceous annual that has catkinlike inflorescences with cupshaped involucres surrounding the minute flowers. Chemical constituents, traditional and modern medicinal uses. Download fulltext pdf properties and uses of neem, azadirachta indica article pdf available in canadian journal of botany 681.
Chemical constituents of wild onion urginea indica kunth. Zacharof, in science and technology of fruit wine production, 2017. Neem plays role as free radical scavenging properties due to rich source of. Practically every part of the tree is beneficial in some way. The binding efficacy is comparable with tablets prepared using 5%ww gum acacia as tablet binder. It is the largest fruittree in the world, capable of a height of onehundred feet and an average circumference of twelve to fourteen feet, sometimes reaching twenty. Matei, in science and technology of fruit wine production, 2017. Mangifera indica is a species of mango in the anacardiaceae family.
Mangifera indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. It is mainly known for its root being attractive to domestic cats, and for its various medicinal uses. Medicinal and therapeutical potential of neem azadirachta. Traditional use of medicinal plants in southcentral zimbabwe. Synonyms mangifera austroyunnanensis hu rhus laurina nutt. Mangifera indica is most commonly propagated by grafting or budding, veneer grafting and chip budding to be exact. Mangifera indica, otherwise known as mango, is a popular fruit tree and the national tree of bangladesh. Mangiferin a pharmacologically active hydroxylated xanthone cglycoside is extracted from mango at high concentrations from the young leaves 172 gkg, bark 107 gkg, and from old leaves 94 gkg. Subsequent two groups of animal received varying doses of mango ripe fruit extract 250 and 500 mg kg1 perorally once a day for a period of. Pharmacological and non pharmacological activity of. The young leaf has been reported to contain high amount of iron hence used to solve anaemic condition among other medicinal uses bompard, 1993. This is to ensure a sturdy rooting and prolific fruiting, and is usually accomplished with polyembryonic rootstocks and monoembryonic scions.
Activities of extracts from lantana camara, tamarindus indica and. Juice of neem leaves when applied on the groin and anal region removes pruritis in children. Effects of extract from mangifera indica leaf on monosodium. Pharmacological activity of azadirachta indica analgesic effect in a study done by kumar et al. Study evaluated the gum of mangifera indica as tablet binder with paracetamol as model drug.
Mango mangifera indica uses, benefits, dosage and properties. An infusion is drunk to reduce blood pressure and as a treatment for conditions such as angina. Tamarindus indica l a plant with multiple medicinal. Rhinitis, sneezing, pharyngitis, and other acute throat troubles, suffocative sensation as if throat would close. The literature was collected from the book indian medicinal plants by vaidyaratnam p. Suresh, et al 2001 antibacterial activity of neem azadirach ta indica and tamarind tamarindus. It, also known as mango, and it has been an important herb in the ayurvedic and indigenous medical systems for over 4000 years. Based on ethnopharmacological knowledge, a standardized aqueous extract of m. Oct 03, 2019 mangifera indica the common mango is thought to be a functional food due to its unique bioactives, most notably mangiferin.
Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, is a species of flowering plant in the sumac and poison ivy family anacardiaceae. The use of various parts of the moringa tree is widespread all over the globe and the multipurpose nature of the tree can be seen in the wide range of uses of its parts for food, fodder and medicinal use. Mangifera indica supplement health benefits, dosage, side. If you belong to ctas network of broadcasters, you can receive, free of charge, books. Lindley d 1987 mercks new drug free to who for river blindness programme. According to ayurveda, varied medicinal properties are attributed to different parts of. An excellent, if rather terse, guide to the traditional medicinal uses of the plants of the region other uses the bark and the leaves are the source of a yellowishbrown dye used for silk. Traditionally dried mango flowers are astringent and given for diarrhoea, chronic dysentery, catarrah of the bladder. Many common plants grown in africa have valuable medicinal properties.
Effects of mangifera indica journal of environmental biology. Mangifera indica bark definition the article consists of the dried bark of mangifera indica l. D college, ambala cantt, haryana, india 2department of biotechnology, s. Azadirachta indica is widely used in folkloric medicine for the treatment of variety of diseases in remote areas of sudan.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in azadirachta indica. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Mullick road, kolkata 700 032, india neem azadirachta indica a. Fruits, seeds, pulp, bark, leaves, roots and almost any part of the plant are used for medicinal purpose. Aam as is commonly known in hindi is mangifera indica botanically. Mangifera indica leaves extract effect on liver function in. The scientific or latin family name derives from the persian word azaddhirak which means precious wood. Our present study investigated the therapeutic effects of the ethanol extract from mangifera indica emi in rat with monosodium urate msu crystalsinduced gouty arthritis. All parts such of the tree, such as seeds, leaves, flowers and bark, are used in preparing various different medical preparations. It contains a high concentration of sugar 1618% wv and many acids with organoleptic properties, and also contains antioxidants like carotene. The two species are closely related and have a similar medicinal effect. List of various diseases cured by azadirachta indica. Azadirachta indica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
Anacardiaceae is used as a medicinal material in traditional herb medicine for a long time in india, china, and other eastern asian countries. It is a tree belonging to the anacardiaceae family. The african mahogany shares with neem azadirachta indica. During the last five decades, apart from the chemistry of the neem compounds, considerable progress has been achieved regarding the biological activity and medicinal applications of neem. Mi is one of the most important tropical fruits, and commonly grown in many parts of the world belongs to the family anacardiaceae. D college, ambala cantt, haryana, india abstract azadirachta indica is a fast growing, evergreen tree found commonly in india, africa and america. The bark contains 1620% tannin and mangiferine active principles bompard, 1993. Description and medicinal uses of azadirachta indica neem. It is large and evergreen growing up to 45 m in height and 120 cm in bole diameter. Medicinal plants are the backbone of these indigenous system of medicine. How azadirachta indica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
Mangifera indica wikispecies wikispecies, free species. Activities of azadirachta indica neem and it s medicinal uses 10 srinivasan, d. World journal of pharmaceutical sciences medicinal uses. Review article biological activities and medicinal properties. The use of medicinal plants for the treatment of disease and infections is as old as mankind. Names of azadirachta indica in various languages of the world are also given. Therefore, many indigenous plants are used in traditional. Banerjee and uday bandyopadhyay department of physiology, indian institute of chemical biology, 4, raja s.