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Botanical Name : Azadirachta Indica

English/Common Name : Neem

Ayurvedic Name : Nimba

Parts used : All parts of the plant yield b -Sitosterol

Habitat and Botany : A large evergreen tropical tree, native to India and Burma.

Principal Constituents : Nimbin, Nimbinin and Nimbidin

Introduction

Neem is known as the village pharmacy in India for its medical qualities. All parts of the plants are used for a wide range of ailments including wounds, burn, sprains, bruises, earaches, headaches, fever, sore throat, food poisoning, cold, flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis, fungal infections, yeast infection, sexually transmitted diseases, acne, skin diseases, heart diseases, blood disorders, kidney problems, digestive problems, ulcers, periodontal diseases, nerve disorders, malaria, fatigue and many more ailments. Neem is being closely studied for use in curing aids and cancer. The oil of seeds acts as contraceptive. Neem is one of the most powerful blood purifiers and is also known for its detoxification uses. It cools fevers and clears toxins involved in most inflammatory skin diseases.

Action and Uses

Neem possesses anti-diabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, astringent, tonic, antipyretic (fever reducing), anticancer, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic (destroys bacteria), antioxidative, anthelminitic, antidandruff and antiperiodic properties. It is beneficial in malarial fever and useful in cutaneous diseases. It boosts human immune system while helping the body to fight infections. It also stimulates the production of T-cells to mount a head-on attack against infections. It is also used as a great healing herb. Neem can solve dozens of health problems while enhancing our well being. Beneficial in diabetes (reducing insulin requirement up to 50%). Neem has an almost magical effect on chronic skin conditions that often fail to respond to other treatments. It has scientifically tested for its ability to reduce blood pressure, blood clots, heart cholesterol levels. As a natural non-toxic insect repellent, Neem repels all types of annoying pests without being toxic.

Side Effects: No significant side effects information is available so far.

Safety : Continuous use for more than a month is not advisable unless it is used with butter and honey or mixed and blended with other herbs (plants).

According to Ayurveda, herbs are taken in combination with other herbs to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the opposing effect of the other or to enhance the particular effect of one herb with the help of other.

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