The Neem tree is native to India. Neem oil has many uses. Each part of the tree has its use in medicine, the bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds. Neem is a popular medicinal herb and has been a traditional remedy that dates back almost 5000 years.
The Neem tree is an excellent example of how nature holds the key to both the problem and the cure. The tree is home to more than 130 different biologically active compounds.
Medical Use of Neem Tree Leafs
- Leprosy
- Gingivitis (gum disease)
- Fever
- Liver problems
- Birth control and to cause abortions
- Skin ulcers
- Heart and blood vessels (heart disease)
- Eye disorders
- Bloody nose
- Intestinal worms
- Stomach upset.
- Neem leaves have anti-bacterial properties, which is why they work wonders on infections and burns for all skin problems. It destroys bacteria that cause infections, stimulates the immune system, and encourages rapid healing.
How to Use Neem Leafs
The leaves can be used to make a juice that you drink. This cleansing neem leaf juice is often used to help rid the body of toxins and as a restart for your body. If you are suffering from an illness, drinking neem leaf juice can help provide your body with many nutrients needed to fight the disease. You can purchase neem leaf juice from many stores, and you can also make it yourself. This natural juice can be one of the best things you can do for your body to fight off illnesses. You can also drink it a few times weekly to maintain your health.
According to the book by Murli Manohar, Ayurveda For All: Effective Ayurvedic “Self-cure for Common and Chronic Ailments,” the primary purpose of neem leaves is to treat Vata disorders or neuromuscular pains. It purifies the blood, removes toxins, and prevents damage caused by free radicals in the body. Boost immunity by crushing some neem leaves and taking them with a glass of water to increase your immunity. Hindus combine Neem with Turmeric to boost immunity and cleanse the body.
The Bark:
- Malaria
- Stomach and intestinal ulcers
- Skin diseases
- Pain
- Fever
The Twigs:
- Cough
- Asthma
- Hemorrhoids
- Intestinal worms
- Low sperm count
- Urinary disorders
- Diabetes
- Twigs are used to clean teeth by chewing. They are used for teeth brushing by some people in tropical areas. The twig also shreds into threads, almost like bristles that destroy and prevent plaque. It fights germs, maintains the alkaline levels in your saliva, keeps bacteria at bay, treats swollen gums, and gives you whiter teeth.
- Neem twigs should be avoided for two weeks after harvest since they can be contaminated with fungi.
The Flower:
- Reducing bile
- Loss of appetite, treat anorexia, nausea, and belching
- A 2008 study also found the alcoholic extract of the neem flowers to be an effective contraceptive.
- Controlling phlegm
- Treating intestinal worms
The Fruit:
- Hemorrhoids
- Intestinal worms
- Urinary tract disorders
- Bloody nose
- Phlegm
- Eye disorders
- Diabetes
- Wounds
- Leprosy
The Seeds:
- The seed and seed oil are used for leprosy and intestinal worms.
- The oil in the vagina is used for birth control and to cause abortions.
Other Uses of Neem:
- The stem, root bark, and fruit are used as a tonic and astringent.
- Some research suggests that taking 30-60 mg of Neem bark extract twice daily by mouth for ten weeks helps heal stomach and intestinal ulcers.
- The oil also treats head lice, wounds, and skin ulcers directly to the skin.
- Neem has an excellent use for strengthening hair and fighting fall out.
- Some people apply neem directly to the skin as a mosquito repellent; and skin softener.
Neem Oil: Keeping Your Skin Young
- Neem oil uses are prevalent in anti-aging face and body creams. Not only does neem oil contain anti-oxidants, but it is also rich in many other nutrients including vitamin E. These nutrients can help to revitalize your skin and support the production of collagen. Collagen is important when it comes to rebuilding the cells in your skin. As your largest organ and the organ that protects everything else in your body, keeping your skin healthy is very important. Just a few drops of neem on your skin will leave skin soft and non-greasy.
Important Things to keep in mind
Remember, when neem consumption is in excess, it will kill sperm cells. Women who plan on becoming pregnant or are pregnant should not consume neem. Neem does not cause any damage to the ovaries, but it generates excess heat. When a woman has just conceived and has too much heat in the body, she may lose the fetus. The excess heat in the system will treat the baby like a foreign body.
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Source:
Sadhguru: Isha Foundation https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en
(Murli Manohar) Ayurveda For All: Effective Ayurvedic Self Cure for Common and Chronic Ailments