Neem Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The neem tree is considered a natural and medicinal plant in India and has been used for centuries to cure various health disorders.
- The gum exuded from the trunk of the neem tree serves as a binding agent and helps to prevent tooth decay.
- Neem tree leaves, seeds, and bark are used to create a medicinal oil, particularly utilized in traditional Indian medicine.
- Traditional medicine uses neem tree seed oil as an agricultural pesticide due to its insecticidal properties.
- Villagers in rural India collect the dried seeds from the neem tree for grinding and using the oil for medicinal purposes.