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Neem is very commonly seen in India. The entire tree i.e. the bark, leaves and owers have a lot of medicinal value as it helps in curingvarious diseases. The leaves and the bark of this tree are veryeffective in controlling infections, deworming and in disinfecting and healing wounds. The fresh leaves can be used by extracting the juice or a paste of the leaves can be taken along with a small piece of jaggery. In case of wounds a few leaves can be boiled in water andthen this water, when at tolerable temperature, can be used to washthe wounds. Two drops of neem oil can be used for applying on thewound. Neem also helps in relieving itch in case of allergic rashes.Neem water can be used in case of allergic reactions. The paste ofneem seeds can be applied on the scalp and washed off after 10 minutes of application. It also helps in eliminating dandruff, boilson the scalp and also prevents hair fall. Neem is very useful injaundice. The juice can be given along with honey. Neem is very useful in case of fever. Fresh leaves can be taken with tulsi leaves or with honey. Neem water can be used to soak the feet in case of cracks on dry feet. Neem leaf powder is used for preserving grains and pulses. Neem is of special importance on New Year's Day as a symbol of good health and longevity.
(a)What is the medicinal value of neem?
(b)What is the paste of neem seeds used for?
(c)How does neem help grains and pulses?
(d)What is neem a symbol of?
(e)Which word in the passage is the adjectival form of 'tolerate"?
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(a) The entire tree has many of medicinal qualities in curing various diseases. The neem leaves and the bark are very effective in reducing infections and deworming. It is used as disinfectants in wounds. It also helps in relieving itch due to rashes and dandruff.
(b) The paste of neem seeds is used for removing dandruffs and boils present in the scalp and helps in reduing hair loss.
(c) The powder grained from the neem leaf is used as preserver for grains and pulses.
(d) Neem is used to symbolise good health and long life.
(e) In the passage, the adjectival form of 'tolerate' is 'tolerable'.
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