The Village Pharmacy — Important Questions

80 years

Grandpa specifically states: 'look at my teeth. I am eighty. Can you believe?' He emphasizes his age of 80 to show how well the neem has kept him healthy. He later mentions being 'hale and hearty even at eighty,' confirming this age.

Neem twigs

The grandfather explains: 'This is thanks to the neem twigs that I use to clean my teeth every morning.' He attributes his healthy teeth at age 80 to the regular use of neem twigs instead of modern toothbrushes, showing traditional dental care practices.

Science exhibition

Neema tells her grandfather: 'In fact we have a Science exhibition in our school next week. May be our class could prepare something on the 'Neem.'' This upcoming event motivates her interest in learning about neem's properties for their project.

Neem tree

The text states: 'The prayer meetings at the Sabarmati ashram were conducted under a Neem tree and neem leaf chutney was a part of his everyday diet.' This shows Gandhi's connection with the neem tree and his belief in its beneficial properties.