Nimbin is a limonoid that has been found in neem seeds and has diverse biological activities. It inhibits the growth of the plant pathogenic fungus D. oryzae by 64.8% when used at a concentration of 1,000 ppm. Nimbin (0.02-2,000 µM) has antifeedant activity against S. littoralis in a choice test. It decreases...

Description: Nimbin is an anti-pyretic, can be used to treat arthritis, hypoglycaemia, peptic ulcers, anti-secretory activity, and it can also be used as an antibiotic. Nimbin requires to elicit a 50% inhibition of this steroid hydroxylase activity in the three insect species examined ranged from approximately 2 x...