Neem in Medicines
One of the Sanskrit names for neem is ‘Yavan Priya’ and according to classical Unani
scholars it means the beloved of Muslims. Ali Gilani in ‘’Sharh-e-Mufridat Al-Qannon
has named neem as ‘Shajar-e-Mubarak’ , the blessed tree because of its highly
beneficial properties. People in India also think very high of this tree. Persian
scholars have used the name ‘Azad darakht’ for neem. Its botanical name,
Azadirachta indica is evidently derived from Persian.
scholars it means the beloved of Muslims. Ali Gilani in ‘’Sharh-e-Mufridat Al-Qannon
has named neem as ‘Shajar-e-Mubarak’ , the blessed tree because of its highly
beneficial properties. People in India also think very high of this tree. Persian
scholars have used the name ‘Azad darakht’ for neem. Its botanical name,
Azadirachta indica is evidently derived from Persian.
All parts of neem, viz roots , stalk, stem, leaves, flowers, fruit seeds, bark, gum and
neem oil have therapeutic uses. Hakim Mohd. Husain Alavi (1874) in ‘Makhazan-al-
advia’ states that fresh leaves are more commonly used as/in drug(s) than any other
part. The dried leaves have also been used though these are not as effective. The
temperament (mizaj) of neem is moderately “hot’ and ‘wet’ to the first degree.
Different parts of neem are antiseptic and blood purifier of a very high order. These
are considered useful in the treatment of boils, leprosy, syphilis, septicaemia, vitiligo,
eczema, pityriasis etc., as well as in some others skin diseases.
neem oil have therapeutic uses. Hakim Mohd. Husain Alavi (1874) in ‘Makhazan-al-
advia’ states that fresh leaves are more commonly used as/in drug(s) than any other
part. The dried leaves have also been used though these are not as effective. The
temperament (mizaj) of neem is moderately “hot’ and ‘wet’ to the first degree.
Different parts of neem are antiseptic and blood purifier of a very high order. These
are considered useful in the treatment of boils, leprosy, syphilis, septicaemia, vitiligo,
eczema, pityriasis etc., as well as in some others skin diseases.
COMPOUND PREPARATIONS USING NEEM
‘Habb-e-Surkh Badah’ , ’Habb-e-Musaffi’ , ‘Arq-e-Matbookh’ ,’Arq-e-Haft Rozah’ , ‘Arq
Murakkab Musaffi-e-Khoon’ , ‘ Marham-e-Jadwer’ , ‘Majoon-e-Bawaseer’ , ‘Majoon
Musaffi-e-Khoon’, ‘Habb-e-Bawaseer’ , ‘Arq-e-Neem Musaffi’ , ‘Arq-e-Gul-e-Neem’ ,
‘Habb-e-Malaria’ , ‘Habb-e-Deedan’ , ‘Ikseer-e-Suzak’ , ‘ Safoof-e-Tihal’ etc.
Murakkab Musaffi-e-Khoon’ , ‘ Marham-e-Jadwer’ , ‘Majoon-e-Bawaseer’ , ‘Majoon
Musaffi-e-Khoon’, ‘Habb-e-Bawaseer’ , ‘Arq-e-Neem Musaffi’ , ‘Arq-e-Gul-e-Neem’ ,
‘Habb-e-Malaria’ , ‘Habb-e-Deedan’ , ‘Ikseer-e-Suzak’ , ‘ Safoof-e-Tihal’ etc.
Hakim Sharif Khan (1725-1807 A.D.) claims that it is useful abscess, itching,
non-healing wounds and fistulae, and is effective in leprosy and the leaves should be
taken by the patients orally and juice applied topically on the leprosy on the body.
Unani scholars have, in general, highly commended the use of neem in leprosy.
Sharfuddin Sahawari (unpublished) report that it is matchless in treating
septicaemia including those that are of lepromatic origin. Hakim Abdul Halim (1948)
considers all parts of neem viz. leaves , flower, fruit, seeds, bark and secretions to be
excellent blood purifiers and drugs of choice in various dermatological ailments.
non-healing wounds and fistulae, and is effective in leprosy and the leaves should be
taken by the patients orally and juice applied topically on the leprosy on the body.
Unani scholars have, in general, highly commended the use of neem in leprosy.
Sharfuddin Sahawari (unpublished) report that it is matchless in treating
septicaemia including those that are of lepromatic origin. Hakim Abdul Halim (1948)
considers all parts of neem viz. leaves , flower, fruit, seeds, bark and secretions to be
excellent blood purifiers and drugs of choice in various dermatological ailments.
