Veppam Pattai | வேப்பம் பட்டை

What is Veppam Pattai (Neem Bark)?

🌳 The Veppam tree (Azadirachta indica), commonly known as the Neem tree, is highly valued in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani for its potent medicinal properties. Every part of the tree—including the bark, leaves, seeds, and flowers—is widely used for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

🌳 Indigenous to India and Southeast Asia, the Neem tree is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in arid and semi-arid conditions. The bark of the Neem tree is particularly rich in bioactive compounds, making it a key ingredient in herbal medicines.

Description of Veppam Pattai (Neem Bark) Plant

🌿 Azadirachta indica is a fast-growing, evergreen tree with a broad crown, feathery leaves, and small white flowers. It is also known as Indian Lilac or Margosa Tree.

🌿 The bark is rough, deeply fissured, and dark brown to gray in color, with a bitter taste and strong medicinal properties.

🌿 The tree produces pinnate leaves, fragrant white flowers, and small, olive-shaped fruits that turn yellow when ripe.

🌿 Neem bark is highly valued in traditional medicine due to its powerful antimicrobial, astringent, and immune-boosting properties.

Morphological Characteristics of Veppam Pattai (Neem Bark)

🌿 The Neem tree grows up to 15–20 meters in height, with a wide-spreading, dense canopy.

🌿 The bark is hard, deeply furrowed, and dark brown or grayish, with a fibrous texture.

🌿 Leaves are compound, pinnate, with 8–19 leaflets per stem, measuring 20–40 cm in length.

🌿 Flowers are small, white, and fragrant, blooming in clusters.

🌿 Fruits are small, oval, and yellowish-green when ripe, containing a single seed.

🌿 The bark contains alkaloids, flavonoids, and limonoids, contributing to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Habitat of Veppam Pattai (Neem Bark) – Azadirachta indica

🌿 Azadirachta indica is native to India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Myanmar and is widely cultivated in Africa, Southeast Asia, and tropical regions worldwide.

🌿 Found in dry deciduous forests, roadside plantations, and home gardens.

🌿 The tree thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils and is highly drought-resistant.

🌿 It prefers tropical and subtropical climates, tolerating extreme heat and poor soil conditions.

🌿 The Neem tree can survive in semi-arid regions and is often grown in coastal and saline-prone areas.

🌿 It requires minimal watering once established and grows best in full sunlight.

Veppam Pattai (Neem Bark) Organic Information

🌳 Experience the purest form of Neem Bark, a 100% natural, vegetarian product, free from artificial colors, harmful chemicals, pesticides, or additives.

🌳 Our Veppam Pattai (Neem Bark) is hand-harvested, sun-dried, and carefully processed to retain its medicinal potency.

🌳 Sustainably sourced from India, our Neem Bark is ethically harvested to ensure environmental balance and purity.

🌳 Processed in a hygienic environment, our Neem Bark is rich in natural bioactive compounds, making it a powerful ingredient for skincare, oral health, and herbal remedies.