LITERATURE REVIEW OF NEEM TREE (Azadirachta indica) AND ALOVERA (Aloe barbadensis miller)

Abstract

Azadirachta indica (neem tree) grows up to almost the all over around the asia. It is abundant in Pakistan too and having many medicinal and other beneficial uses. A total of 135 structural compounds have been extracted and identified and they are classified as Isoprenoids and non-isoprenoids. Most important ingredient is nimbin and azadirachtin. From the ancient time, neem tree and its all part have ethenomedicinal importance. The active constituents in the neem posses most of the therapeutic effect on kidney, liver, heart disorder. It also improves the immune system and gives antitumor effect. The neem constituents help to improve all the skin condition. Aloe barbadensis miller (alovera) is a juicy and fleshy plant and grows in hot and tropical climate. It also gives beneficial effect as it is anti inflammatory, anti acne, anti diabetic and also helps to improve the skin condition. Along all these therapeutic effect, these both plants use in pharmaceutical and cosmaceutical industry for making of exicipent or use in liquid syrup, creams, ointments, gel, spray and lotions etcs.