Phytochemicals of neem plant (Azadirachta indica) explains its use in traditional medicine and pest control
1 Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
2Department of Biochemistry, Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria.
3Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic and Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021, 14(02), 165-171.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2021.14.2.0394
Publication history:
Received on 02 December 2020; revised on 15 February 2021; accepted on 17 February 2021
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.
Keywords:
Biopesticidal; Neem; Phytochemicals; Therapeu
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