Melia azedarach is a common deciduous broad-leaved tree species, belonging to Melia of Meliaceae, which is common in southern China. As for the leaves of Azadirachta indica, they are compound leaves, which are composed of many leaflets, not simple leaves. Neem leaves are usually composed of 6- 15 leaflets, oblong or lanceolate, with serrated edges, dark green leaves and shallow back. The whole crown is dense and beautiful, growing rapidly, and is often used as an artificial ornamental plant.

Melia azedarach

Melia azedarach is not only an ornamental plant, but also has certain medicinal value. The fruit and root bark of Melia azedarach can be used as medicine, which is said to have the medicinal effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resisting bacteria, diminishing inflammation and relieving asthma. Therefore, in the pharmaceutical industry, Melia azedarach is also a valuable Chinese herbal medicine. In addition, neem is also an important economic tree species. Neem wood is hard and durable, and is an excellent building and furniture material, which is widely used in home decoration and public buildings.

Melia azedarach

When in use, it can process the stems, leaves, fruits and other parts of the neem tree. For example, the pulp in fruit can be dried at high temperature, squeezed and purified into azadirachtin, and then used to make drugs and dyes. In addition, the bitter liquid in neem trunk can be boiled into resin, which can be used to make lacquerware or adhesive.

Melia azedarach

In a word, as a precious tree species, Melia azedarach not only has great advantages in appreciation, but also has broad application prospects in many fields such as medicine, furniture, architecture, food and so on, which brings great convenience to people's lives.

Melia azedarach