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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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