Neem: 3 definitions
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Neem means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: A Metallurgical Study of Nāga BhasmaNeem or Nimba refers to the medicinal plant known as Zingiber officinale Linn., and is used is in the metallurgical process for creating nāgabhasma, (Jāraṇa step):—The Nirguṇḍī-svarasa-śodhita Nāga (580 g) was subjected to Jāraṇa (6 hours) by melting śodhita-nāga and stirring it with a Neem (Azadirachta indica A Juss.) stick and adding the whole plant parts of Chichiri (Plectranthus coesta L.). The jarita-nāga (620 g) was obtained as a yellow–orange powder.
Rasashastra (रसशास्त्र, rasaśāstra) is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbsNeem refers to the medicinal plant known as Azadirachta indica (Sanskrit: nimba) used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—Neem (Azadirachta indica) is perceived as a beauty aid in India, neem is particularly prescribed for skin diseases and detoxification of blood. The use of nimba as skin whitening agent is not so popular although purified neem oil and powdered leaves are a major component of at least one widely used facial cream and other cosmetics. But recent studies have suggested its utility as skin whitening agent because the methanolic extract of neem bark has shown significant tyrosinase inhibition activity up to 43.59% whereas leaf showed 10.10% activity. Also, the hydro distilled extract of its heart wood has been reported with significant anti-oxidant activity owing to presence of high phenolic content.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryNeem in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the margosa tree; (a) half, semi; ~[astina] half-sleeve; ~[jam] half-dead; ~[pukhta] semi-ripe; half-consolidated; ~[raja] half-consent, connivance; ~[hakima] a quack; •[khatara-e-jana] a little knowledge is a dangerous thing..—neem (नीम) is alternatively transliterated as Nīma.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Neem-chameli, Neemda, Neemgiloy.
Full-text (+206): Nimba, Hebbevu, Ajani, Arabevu, Nibauri, Madubevu, Margosa, Ritha, Limba, Bettabevu, Cikkabevu, Mahabevu, Baura, Dantakashtha, Huccubevu, Ollebevu, Huttige, Baurana, Kahibevu, Kahi.
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Search found 22 books and stories containing Neem; (plurals include: Neems). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (c): Leaves (Paṇṇa/Patra) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (d): Flowers (Puṣpa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
The Neem < [April 1971]
Curry Leaf – Lives < [July – September, 2007]
Rainbow After < [January – March, 2005]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 7 - The therapeutics of Dermatosis (kushtha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 23 - Impletion therapy (Santarpana) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 279 - The description of the potent remedies (siddha-auṣadha)
Chapter 285 - The accomplished recipes that would revive the dead (mṛtasañjīvanī)
The Bhikkhus Rules (by Bhikkhu Ariyesako)
Lifetime Medicines < [Chapter 3 - Possessions And Offerings]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 14.16 < [Chapter 14 - Gunatraya-vibhaga-yoga]
Verse 13.11 < [Chapter 13 - Kshetra and Kshetrajna Yoga]