Phytochemicals of neem plant (Azadirachta indica) explains its use in traditional medicine and pest control
Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah, Chukwunonso Anthony Nsude, Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani, Uchenna Blessing Alozieuwa, Innocent Oluwaseun Okpako, Amos Ejiofor Okwor
Abstract
Neem Azadirachta indica is a useful traditional medicinal plant growing in Nigeria, India, and America. The phytochemicals and the biopesticidal components present were ascertained. The results showed that saponins, steroids and terpenes were mostly present, while tannins and glycosides were moderately present, and alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols and oxalic acid were least present. The presence of these phytochemical could account for the therapeutic uses of neem.
Topics & Concepts
AzadirachtaPhytochemicalTraditional medicineGlycosideTerpenePhenolsBiologyPEST analysisTanninBotanyToxicologyMedicineBiochemistryAfrican Botany and Ecology StudiesEthnobotanical and Medicinal Plants StudiesSeed and Plant Biochemistry