Neem In Human and Animal Health
Neem tree is a well known tree in India and recognized by different names in different states of India as well as different parts of the world. Almost every Indian knows the tree for its medicinal values. According to Susruta a known Hindu physician (800B. C.), a decoction of nimba (neem) is prescribed in ‘kustha’ (leprosy). Neem is, thus, perhaps the oldest plant used as medicine in India. The earliest authentic record of information is in ‘Arthashtra’ (Treatise of Polity) of Kautilya or Chankya known as Indian Machiavelli has mentioned extraction of neem oilfor medicinal purposes (4th Century, B. C.). It is, thus, perhaps the oldest oil used as medicine. That the book willfindfavour by traditional users of neem products, Ayurvedic, Unani and Sidha system of medical practitioners as well as doctors and researchers for better and effective utilization of the tree as a source of safe medicine.
Publication Language |
English |
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Publication Access Type |
Premium |
Publisher |
CBSPD |
Publication Year |
2023 |
Publication Type |
Textbooks |
ISBN/ISSN |
'9789389017441 |
Publication Category |
CBSPD Medical Collection |
Publication Subject |
Medical |
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