Botanical Name :- Melia azedarach Linn.
English Name :- Bead tree.
Hindi Name :- Bakayan
Family :- Meliacae
Synonyms -
1. Mahanimba
2. Dreka
3. Ramyaka
4. Visamustika
5. Kesamusti
6. Nimbaka
7. Karmuka and jiva
Properties & Uses:-
Mahanimba is cold in potency
Creates dryness
Is bitter
Astringent
Mitigates kapha and pitta
Cures giddiness
Vomiting
leprosy (and some skin diseases)
Nausea
Diseases of blood
Diabetes, dyspnoea
Abdominal tumour
Piles and rat bite poison.