Abstract

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Ayurveda is a branch of natural science. Thousand of herbal drugs are used in Ayurveda for the treatment of various diseases. Nimba is one of the most important and a widely used herbal drug in Ayurveda. Nimba stimulates the immune system, easily available herb with, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antehalmintic, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Analgesic, contraceptive for male etc. properties. Almost all the parts of this plant, that is, flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seed and root are used for medicinal purposes. Chemical constitute of Nimba are Azadirachtin, Azadirachnol, Melianone, Nimocin, Nimbocetinetc. Decocation prepared from leaves of Nimba is very useful for local treatment of female disorders.

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