Notes ethnobotanique et phytopharmacologique sur Melia azedarach L | Ethnobotanical and phytopharmacological notes on Melia azedarach L
2013
Ben Ghnaya, A. | Hamrouni, L. | Hanana, M.
“False Neem” (Melia azedarach L. 1753), Persian lilac or large lilac is a plant belonging to the family of Meliaceae. It is of Asian origin and actually is used in reforestation in China, in India, in South and Central America. It is known throughout the world for its fertilizer and herbicide quality as well as its medicinal therapeutic virtues very interesting such as the pharmacological activities of the phytochemical compounds founded in the extracts of the plant (alkaloids, tannins…). Particularly, this tree is known in traditional medicine for its astringent, antipyretic and anthelmintic properties. The use of its fresh leaves in plant protection export and man and poultry pest control derived from its insecticidal property. Apart from the many scopes for its use, False Neem is a quality tree for cabinet work.
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