Neem is a large branched evergreen tree found widely in India. Its latin name, Azadirachta has been derived from Arabic language Azadirach-E-Hind, meaning a free growing tree of India.

All parts of the Neem tree - its leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, roots and bark - are highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine.

• The stem bark is an astringent as are the root bark and young fruits.

• Fresh Neem twigs are often used for cleaning the teeth

• The seed is a stimulant

• The oils extracted from Neem’s leaves and seeds have

antiseptic and insect repellant properties.