Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, nimtree or Indian lilac, and in Nigeria called dogoyaro or dogonyaro, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to the Indian subcontinent and most of the countries in Africa.

What is neem English?

In the world of Ayurveda, neem is a popular medicinal herb that's been part of traditional remedies that date back almost 5000 years. Also known as Azadirachta Indica in English or 'Neemba' in Sanskrit, the neem tree is a really good example of how nature holds both the problem and the cure.

What does neem symbolize?

Neem is deeply imbued with spiritual meaning. Its curative properties were attributed to the fact that a few drops of heavenly nectar fell upon it. ... The ancient Hindus believed that planting neem trees ensured a passage to heaven. It was believed that the goddess of smallpox, ' Sithala ', lived in the neem tree.