Pharmacognosy of Azadirachta indica and possible use in COVID- 19: a review

Abstract

Neem is the most useful traditional medicine as a source of many medicinal agents in Indian society, and it grows well in tropical and semi-tropical countries. Any part of the neem tree is used in the indigenous medicine scheme, viz. Bark, berries, berries, seeds and extracts. Its extracts have antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, anti-allergic, anti-dermal and anti-inflammatory properties. Neem is also referred to as "Free Tree of India," "Wonder Tree," "Nature Drug Store," "Divine Tree," "Heal All" and "Panacea of All Diseases." In this period, special focus should be put on the prevention of both human and animal diseases using non-toxic herbal products. There is a lot of potential for greater use of this wonderful facility. Each part of the neem tree has certain medicinal properties. In the last five decades, apart from the chemistry of neem compounds, substantial development has been made concerning the biological function and medicinal applications of neem. It is now known to be a valuable source of specific natural products for the production of medicines against different diseases and also for the development of industrial products. this review tries to provide the importance of this ancient plant importance with the risk factor. Current time COVID -19 pandemic its use in sanitizers, hand wash but Azadirachta indica pharmacognosy ability does not completely utilize its beneficial properties.