COMMON NAME: Malabar neem
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melia dubia
FAMILY: Meliaceae
PROPAGATION: Propagation done through seeds
- The tree can be used to treat skin infections of microbial origin. It can also cure infections related to Gastro-Intestinal tract.
- Leaves of this plant were reported to possess 2-terrano triterpenoids, composition and compositolide.
- The fruits are used in folk medicine as an anthelmintic, astringent and in the treatment of colic pain.
- It is well known as a rich and valuable source of bioactive limonoids which have insecticidal, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-malarial, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and other pharmaceutical properties.
- The oil produced by this tree is used in many industries such as soap industries, as lubricants, illuminants, and medicinal uses.
- It can also be used as bio-diesel.
- The oil extracts also act as a growth inhibitor. It treats stomach poison, molting disorders, morphogenic defects, and acts as antifeedants to several insect pests.