Neem is an extremly useful plant and its medicinal qualities are limitless. Its leaves contain sufficient quantity of Calcium, Proteins, Iron and Vitamin A. It is almost a ‘mine’ of sulphur. Neem is regarded as the most effective anti- septic.

The leaves are 20 percent fibre, 50 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent proteins, 5 percent fat, 8 percent ash, 2 percent calcium and contain essential amino acids. They may also contain carotene and ascorbic acid.

Historically, Neem leaves and Neem bark have been the primary Neem ingredients in the ancient medicinal preparations because of their availability throughout the year and the ease of extracting the compounds as a decoction or by tinctures.