It is evergreen but under severe drought sheds nearly all its leaves.
Ecology
Birds feed on fruits
Bees and birds feed on pollen and nectar of flowers
leaves occasionally used as forage for ruminants and rabbits
Uses
Its fruit, seeds, leaves, roots and bark all have medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, antiparasitic, antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-snake venom
People clean their teeth with neem twigs, smeared skin disorders with neem leaf juice, taken neem tea as a tonic, and placed neem leaves in their beds, books, grain bins, cupboards, and closets to keep away bugs
About 700 herbal preparations based on neem are found in traditional medicines
Used to treat skin diseases, leprosy, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, oral care, urinary track problems, hair problems, diabetes, blood Pressure and cholesterol.
Oil from seeds is used in cosmetics to help clear, beautify and rejuvenate skin
