The Pharmacognstic and Pharmacological Profile of Azadirachtaindica

Azadirachta Indica A.juss belonging to the family of meliaceae is an important medicinal plant used in the traditional system of medicine to treat various disease for the betterment of mankind . It is commonly known as Indian neem or margosa tree which is evergreen and cultivated in various part of Indian and sub-continent. Almost every part of the tree is used to treat various disease. The leaves are alternate in arrangement and consist of several leaflets in them with separated edge. Flowers are soft and white in colour. The first is oval round and skinned. Neem is used in the treatment of diabetes helminthiasis respiratory disorders constipation rheumatism chronic syphilitic sores indolent ulcer biliary afflications skin ulcers burning sensation as a good health promoter insecticidal tumor pill and in skin disease activities. The plant contain a number of secondary metabolites namely alkaloids resins glycosides gum. Considering the significant of this plant the present investigation is directed to remain some pharmacognostic parameter of the leaves as a whole and its Powdered form.