Neem rastlinsko olje "Azadirachta Indica" - Rastlinsko olje
Neem vegetable oil has a long history of use in traditional Indian medicine, where it has been utilized for centuries to treat various ailments. It has also been used as a natural insecticide and as a protector for plants against pests and diseases.
The neem tree, native to India, is also known as nim, margosa, or Azadirachta indica. It has green, bitter leaves, white flowers, and olive-like fruits. Neem vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds using the cold-pressing method.
The INCI of neem vegetable oil is Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil, and its CAS number is 8002-65-1. It contains a high amount of fatty acids (over 80%), particularly oleic acid, linoleic acid, and stearic acid. It also contains bioactive components such as azadirachtin, nimbin, nimbinols, quercetin, and catechins.
The properties of neem vegetable oil are numerous, with its antioxidant properties being particularly noteworthy.