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Neem Oil
In addition to the botanical oils found in qual-
ity products like Guard ’n Spray, neem oil is a
popular botanical oil used as a pesticide among
horticulturists. Neem oil is a naturally occurring
pesticide found in the seed of the neem tree. The
vast majority of neem products originate from
the Indian subcontinent where the neem tree is
thought to have originated. The neem tree is con-
sidered by many to be of divine origin. The Vedas
called neem “Sarv Roga Nivarni”, which means
“one that cures all ailments and ills”.
Like other products derived from the neem
tree, neem oil is prized by many for its healing
qualities. Once extracted, neem oil is generally yel-
low to brown in color and has a bitter taste. Neem
oil is not a new insecticide. In fact, it has been
used for hundreds of years to control pests and dis-
eases. However, the process of extracting neem oil
has progressed over the years. To obtain neem oil,
the seeds are broken open and the kernels sepa-
rated. The kernels are then pressed to expel the oil.
This cold-pressed oil can be used in pesticides, or
in other non-edible products, such as soaps. Some
neem oil is produced through a solvent extrac-
tion from the neem seed cake. Solvent-extracted
neem oil is of lower quality than the cold-pressed
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