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United Nations has declared Neem as the tree of the 21st Century

     The Indian neem tree is considered as one of the most promising trees of the 21st century. It shows great potential in the fields of medicine, pest management and agriculture. The neem tree has been known as a wonder tree in India for centuries.

    As this remarkable tree begins to reveal its secrets to modern science, it should be pointed out that there was a lot of hype created around neem in the early 1990s, especially in America and Europe. American companies like W.R. Grace and Agridyne tried to register over 50 patents related to neem. Such action caused widespread criticism as it would have colonized the use of neem in India by first world corporations. In the meantime, courts have overturned earlier acceptance of such patents because legally, one cannot protect the rights to a plant.

    Neem (Azadirachta indica) is not only known for its herbal medicines and environmental friendly organic pesticides but also for its capabilities to balance ecological problems like deforestation, erosion and global warming. Owing to its capabilities, United Nations has rightly declared neem as "Tree of the 21st Century". Thanks to neem that has served our mankind from almost of the very beginning of known human history.

    The neem tree exemplifies Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Economy of permanence and has much to offer in solving global, agricultural, environmental and public health problems. The commercial and Industrial prospects of Neem are unlimited and exciting. Speedy realization of its economic potential should be a priority for all those involved in the Green movement.

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