Neem has been used for thousand of years and has been widely documented in the ancient herbal healing science of India, Ayurveda. It is one of the most studied herbs of modern times, with hundreds of scientific papers been written about it. The result of both traditional review and modern scientific evidence is that Neem is truly a miracle herb.
Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem, Nimtree, and Indian Lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Neem is a fascinating and versatile plant and using neem has many benefits.Some of these benefits we are listing below.
Benefits :
- anti-septic
- anti-inflammatory
- antiviral ( ex against measles )
- antifungal
- antibacterial
- analgesic
- anti-microbial
- effective with gastrointestinal problems (ulcers)
- supports the liver
- effective with acne, psoriasis and eczema
- effective topical fungal and viral conditions such as nail fungus, athlete's foot, warts, cold sores, chicken pox.
- anti-histaminic, treats itching skin ( ex, bee stings and mosquito and spider bites.)
- lightens scars and pigmentation
- moisturises skin and keeps it supple
- oil is high in Vitamin E, rich in emollients and fatty acids, soothing dry skin, cracked cuticles, damaged skin ( safe on children)
- can decrease blood sugar level and prevents adrenaline as well as glucose-induced hyperglycaemia.
- antibacterial action against Gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, including tuberculosis and streptomycin resistant strains. ( oil from leaves, seed and bark)
- anti-cancer
- antioxidant
From Neem is used - the seeds, leaves and flowers.(others parts also, but not mentioned here as not important in the context).
Seeds for neem oil, the most popular neem plant product, kernels can contain as much as 50% oil. Used in many skin care products, soaps shampoos, lotions, creams etc. Other benefits are written above.
Warning : seed oil can be toxic and should not be ingested.
Leaves are used for skin care products, hair oils, neem toothpastes and mouth washes. The leaves cleanses the blood and supports the liver.
Flowers are lovely, sweet, honey like smell, neem honey is very popular. The flower oil is also used in aromatherapy and has calming and restorative effects.
Now, please let me add something to this post and maybe it's something should have been added some time ago : I have had the opportunity not only to experience a so-called chronic disease ( for me a so-called, others are free to name things and diseases as they choose) but also to live in a south Asian country for few good years and then few more in Middle East. This gave me the opportunity to engulf in this part of the world's culture and to have access to their alternative medicine. They were practically on the shelf, naturally, at the chemist and in people's mind and culture. Not something that I had to google, imagine, sweat and pray for. Of course, I am not and will not forget my homeopathic doctor that opened my eyes to a myriad of possible remedies.
Neem was one of the remedies that was easily available under all possible ways, I used it firstly for my face and then as an oil for hair and then during my medical needs, internally.
It has helped in more than one way and I am thankful that I knew back then it was a possibility and that I had the opportunity to use Neem. I hope it will help you too in your journey to health and enthusiasm !
Please note, once again, all natural remedies or homeopathic medicine have been taken under a doctor's attentive care. Please consult a homeopathic doctor and please do not discontinue your medication as it can be dangerous. Neem can be taken in parallel with your medication and does not interfere with it.
Health is attained step by step. With mindfulness.
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