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Neem leaf has several biochemical compounds with nutritional benefits. According to the book, The Neem Tree and Other Meliaceous Plants. Source of Unique Natural Products for Integrated Pest Management, Medicine, Industry and Other Purposes. 2nd edition by Schmutterer Ed. (2002), on page 8, the neem leaf contains, among others: 12.40-18.27% crude proteins, 11.40-23.08% crude fiber, 43.32-66.60% N-free extract, 0.89-3.96% calcium, and 0-10-0.30% phosphorus.
Other authors (Hass, and Fleisher) (no publishing info or date) also reported (page 5) that neem leaves have about 357 ORAC per gram. ORAC being the measure of antioxidant property (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). In this booklet, contact was provided as: moderator@usingneem.com or write: Sherrie Henne, Using Neem. P.O.Box 101. Olean, NY 14760.
Dr. Doudou D. Faye, Founder/President
Africa Bound Corporation (www.africabound.org)
Senegal Neem Foundation (www.senegalneemfoundation.org)
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Is the Neem leaf compound or simple leaf?
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Is neem leaf is compound leaf or simple leaf?
A Neem leaf is a compound leaf a
Is neem leaf is a compound or simple leaf?
Neem leaf is compound
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What is margin of neem leaf
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What is margin of neem leaf
Is neem leaf a compound leaf?
yes
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What is margin of neem leaf
What is the width of Neem Leaf?
16 feet
What is the shape of neem leaf and shape of the epidermal cell?
bricked
Is a mango leaf a compound leaf or simple leaf?
A mango leaf is lanceolate (long and narrow) and is a simple leaf.
What is the Phyllotaxi of neem leaf?
alternate
How do you say neem leaf in creole?
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