Origin and History Neem oil is pressed out of the fruit seeds obtained from the neem, a broadleaf evergreen tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas. The botanical name for this tree is Azadirachta indica. The tree belongs to the mahogany family and commonly becomes 50 to 60 feet tall. Neem oil and the tree from which it is derived are so called from the Sanskrit, nimba. Characteristic of a thick and specific fragrance. Moisturises and protects the skin. From ancient times neem oil has been used by Ayurvedic medicine, it has been used medicinally and in the …read full article
