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What is the common name of the neem tree?
Neem
Who gave the name 'Neem'?
The Iranians
Where was Neem Baba born?
Somewhere in North India or Myanmar
In which regions can neem be found?
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What chemical properties do neem leaves have?
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What effect do neem leaves have on measles?
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How does neem benefit farmers?
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Which of the following uses of neem in daily life is mentioned?
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What do scientists call the neem tree?
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Study Notes
The Neem Tree
- The Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to India and Myanmar.
- The tree's common name "Neem" is given by the Iranians.
- It is found in many Asian and African countries and even in some parts of America.
- Neem has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and agriculture.
- Neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots have medicinal properties and are used to treat various ailments.
- Neem leaves have chemical properties known to destroy germs.
- Neem is used to treat skin conditions like measles, itching, and eye infections.
- Neem oil is used to make soaps, toothpaste, and insecticides.
- Neem seed powder is used to control pests and insects in crops.
- Neem wood is resistant to termites.
- Neem purifies the air.
- Neem is also known as the "magic tree" and the "tree of the twentieth century."
Uses for Farmers
- Neem seed powder can be mixed with water and sprayed on plants and trees to deter locusts from eating them.
- Neem seed powder can be used in rice fields to stop mosquito breeding and increase crop yield.
- Neem seed powder can protect crops from termites by deterring them from eating the roots.
- Neem seed powder is also known to reduce the breeding of other crop-eating insects.
Other Uses of Neem
- Neem seed powder can be added to stored grains to protect them from insects.
- Neem wood is used to make furniture that is resistant to termites.
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Explore the myriad uses of the Neem tree, famous for its medicinal properties and agricultural benefits. Discover how its leaves, bark, and oil can treat ailments and protect crops. Known as the 'magic tree,' Neem plays a vital role in promoting health and sustainable farming.
