Neem Baba

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Amber is the main character. She is a student who returns from school and sits under a neem tree in her courtyard, where she has a conversation with the tree.

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Amber calls the neem tree 'Neem Baba'. The tree asks her to use this respectful name during their conversation.

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According to Neem Baba, he was born millions of years ago somewhere in North India or Myanmar. From there, the neem family spread to other countries.

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The three Sanskrit names are: 1. Arishta (meaning 'the one who cures diseases'), 2. Nimba, and 3. Nimbaca. These names were given when the tree was born in India.

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The name 'Neem' was given by the Iranians. In Hindi, the tree is called 'Nimb', but the Iranians called it 'Neem'.

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Scientists call the neem tree: 1. 'Bitter grace of God', 2. 'Nature's gift to man', and 3. 'Cleanliness-parting tree'. Some also call it 'magic tree' and 'the tree of the twentieth century'.

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Neem leaves have chemical properties that destroy germs. For measles patients, neem leaves provide comfort from itching and prevent germs from breeding, which helps in healing.

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All parts of the neem tree can be used to make medicines: leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and even roots. Each part has different medicinal properties.