A MYSTICAL PLANT Azadirachta indica USED AS PHYTOMEDICINE: STATE-OF-THE-ART
DIVYA PRAKASH
School of Biological Engineering and Sciences, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, Uttar-Pradesh, India
MANSI SAINI
School of Biological Engineering and Sciences, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, Uttar-Pradesh, India
NAMITOSH TYAGI
School of Biological Engineering and Sciences, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, Uttar-Pradesh, India
AYUSH MADAN
School of Biological Engineering & Life Sciences, Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology, NH-58, Modipuram, Meerut, UP-250110. India
RAJIV DUTTA *
School of Biological Engineering & Life Sciences, Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology, NH-58, Modipuram, Meerut, UP-250110. India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, a wonder plant offers solutions to almost all the health and environmental related problems of human beings. The bark, leaves and seeds are used to make medicine. This review includes a detailed analysis of its physical, chemical properties and also addresses the utility of various parts. It also encompasses its bioadsorption and various pharmacological properties. With has so many unbelievable qualities, recently Azadirachta indica also had its impact during Covid-19 pandemic for home remedies with wonderful results. It is well known that it works without any side effects (in adequate amount) as compared to other popular treatments. In this review, we also focused its anti-viral quality for the benefit of the society at large.
Keywords: Bioadsorption properties, pharmacological potential, cancer treatment, COVID-19