Phytochemicals of neem plant (Azadirachta indica) explains its use in traditional medicine and pest control

Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah; Chukwunonso Anthony Nsude; Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani; Uchenna Blessing Alozieuwa; Innocent Oluwaseun Okpako; Amos Ejiofor Okwor

doi:10.30574/gscbps.2021.14.2.0394

Authors

Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Chukwunonso Anthony Nsude Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Onuabuchi Nnenna Ani Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Uchenna Blessing Alozieuwa Department of Biochemistry, Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria.
Innocent Oluwaseun Okpako Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic and Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
Amos Ejiofor Okwor Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2021.14.2.0394

Keywords:

Biopesticidal, Neem, Phytochemicals, Therapeu

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.

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