Neem (Neem Sri Lanka)
Azadirachta indica
About Neem (Neem Sri Lanka)
Neem (Neem Sri Lanka) (Azadirachta indica) is a herb used in the Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine tradition to help with Skin Health, Fever, Immune Support, and Diabetes, among 1 other condition it addresses. The leaves, bark and seeds are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, nimtree or Indian lilac, 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, i.e. India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. It typically is grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees also grow in islands located in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist