Abstract

AN OVERVIEW AND PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY OF AZADIRACHTA INDICA

*Shelake Sakshi S., Satre Shwetanjali V., Harde Sonali, Gavhane Nikita, Kakad Rutuja and Gunjal Shraddha

ABSTRACT

The current study examines the physicochemical characteristics of Azadirachata indica (Linn). After screening different total ash values,it was discovered that the acid insoluble value was 3.47%w/w. Aprominent tree in the Meliaceae family is neem (Azadirachata indica).Bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, oil, and other parts are used for a varietyof foods in the Traditional System of Medicine. Numerous neem patentapplications for pharmaceutical use have been filed. This review offersa thorough analysis of the phytochemistry, pharmacological activity,and pharmacognosy that have been previously published.

Keywords: Azadirachata indica leaves, acid insoluble ash, ash content, total ash.