Neem (Azadicarta indica) against Pathogenic Microbes: A Review

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  • Lily Sofea Samsuddin Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • Latifah Munirah Bakar Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

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neem, antimicrobial, antifungal, anticancer, antiviral

Abstract

The neem tree belongs to the Meliaceae family, which is found in tropical and semitropical countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. For many centuries, the neem tree has been used as a traditional treatment for many kinds of human diseases. Numerous studies have revealed that neem is one of the most adaptable and beneficial plants because it has a wide range of phytochemicals and antimicrobials activities that may be used to produce and improvise the innovative works on industrial, agriculture and health fields. The objectives of this study are to conduct a review and determine the antimicrobial activity and importance of neem against pathogenic microbes.

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01-10-2024

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