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SG-701 NEEM TREE / Toothbrush Tree

SG-701
NEEM TREE / Toothbrush Tree
India
Azadirachta indica
Dist: India & South East Asia
Also called Divine Tree / Heal All / Nature's Drugstore'. Has many medicinal & horticultural uses, noted for it's antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral & insecticidal properties. Said to be effective in treating 40 diseases. Twigs used for brushing teeth in the Indian sub-continent & is an effective form of dental care. The oil is used in cosmetics & skin care & in spary to treat animal fleas, the gum is used in special food for diabetics.
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