Abstract

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON NIMBA (AZADIRACHTA INDICA A. JUSS)

Prajwal C. R.*, Nisarga K. S. and Anuradha K. N.

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Abstract

Nimba is one of the useful plants mentioned in Ayurvedic literature since ancient era. Nimba belongs to the family Meliaceae which is found in abundance in tropical and semitropical region. Nimba has been renowned for healing, as it is packed with antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antiparasitic, analgesic, wound healing and antifungal properties that not only gives benefits to health but also solves many beauty problems. All five parts of Nimba (root, bark, leaf, flower, fruit) have been used in compendia separately or collectively (Panchanga) in various ailments. The drug shows wide therapeutic and folklore use. Various names have been attributed to it in the classics. The single use of the drug and its use in compound formulations is mentioned in Brhattrayi and Nighantus of Ayurveda. The present work aims to obtain a comprehensive review on Nimba from Ayurvedic scriptures and online sources, highlighting its extensive use in managing various health conditions.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Nimba, Azadirachta indica, Phytochemicals, Therapeutic potential.