Component | Part of Neem tree | Potential application | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Limonoids | Not specific to any part of the tree | Biopesticides | [21] |
Azadirachitin | Seeds | Ability to repel pests such as locusts | [22] |
Proline | Leaf | Ability for skin ailment cure | [23] |
Lipids, proteins, parietal constituents | Seeds | Biofuel, and soaps | [24] |
Terpenoids, pentcosane, octadecanol, tetracosane, β-germacrene, β- caryophyllene, verdiflorol | Flowers, leaves | Antioxidant, antibacterial, larvicidal deterrent | [25] |