A key ingredient in a wide range of cosmetics and medicinal products, neem oil is obtained from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree. This is an evergreen tree which is native to the Indian subcontinent. The oil is extracted from sun-dried or artificially dried neem seeds. Once it is collected, neem oil is filtered to remove impurities. The composition and quality of this oil depend largely on the extraction method and processes applied.
Neem oil has a strong and pungent odour. It is usually yellow or brown in colour. It has been estimated that neem trees in India bear about 3.5 million tonnes of seeds each year and about 700,000 tons of oil can be produced annually.
Neem oil is mainly used in organic farming, medicine and cosmetics. A wide range of skincare products such as neem soaps, neem shampoos, oils, body lotions, moisturizers, etc. are produced using this oil. It is also known to have antibacterial and antiviral properties and is used for preparing antiseptic solutions.
Organic farmers use neem oil as a pesticide to avoid crop damage due to insects and pests. This property of neem oil can also be used to get rid of household pests such as mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs etc.
Basic facts about neem:
- Scientific name: Azadirachta indica
- Family: Meliaceae; Mahogany family
- Common name: Neem, Indian lilac
- Sanskrit name: Nimb, Arista
- Parts used: Leaves, seeds and fruits
- Native and Geographical distribution: Neem is native to India and Burma. Currently, it is found in many parts of Asia and Africa, and tropical regions of the western hemisphere. It grows in almost all parts of India including the northern colder states. But, the largest plantation of neem tree is found in north-west India and in Uttar Pradesh. In India, neem is usually planted as a roadside plant as it retains leaves throughout the year. Few other countries where neem trees can be found are Burma, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Ghana, Nigeria, The United States.
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