Neem (Azadirachta indica) is mostly found in Indian subcontinent.
Medicinal Properties of the neem tree have been known in the Indian subcontinent
for over 4,000 years. Neem products are believed by Ayurvedic practitioners to be
Anthelmintics, Anti-fungal, Anti-diabetic, Antibacterial, Antiviral,
contraceptive, and sedative. It is considered a major component in Ayurvedic
medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin diseases.
Here are some Benefits of Neem:
Wound Healing
Make a paste of the neem leaves and apply it on your wounds
or insect bites a few times a day till it heals.
Oral Health
Neem bark and leaf extract is most effectively used in
preventing cavities and gum diseases.
Fades Scars
Neem oil containing Vitamin E is very helful in healing. Apply neem oil right onto your scars to treat them.
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Treat Acne
Make a paste of Neem leaves, and apply on your
face, it can treat acne.
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Skin Disorders
The antibacterial properties of the neem oil prevent the
development of any skin infections like eczema.
Blackheads
Take 2-3 drops of neem oil, dilute it with water and apply
this on your blackheads regularly to get rid of blackheads.
Delay Skin Aging
Add neem powder
to your face packs, it can delay the signs of aging.
Hair Growth
Take some neem oil and rub it into scalp, leave it for some
time and wash. It can strengthen your hair and prevent hair fall.
Gets rid of Dandruff
The oil is a natural anti-fungal, and dandruff is commonly
caused by fungus. You can add a few drops of neem oil in shampoo before
applying into your scalp or Boil neem leaves till the water turns green, allow
it to cool. Wash your hair with this water.
Itchy Scalp
Wash your hair with neem water, it will relieve from itchy scalp.
Head Lice
Neem interferes with the life cycle of parasites, inhibit
their ability to feed and prevent the eggs from hatching.
Insect Repellent
Neem is an excellent insect repellent. Its extracts have
been used on food crops.
Anti-inflammatory
Applying neem oil topically, reduce inflammation.
Ringworm
Washing with neem water or applying neem oil onto the
affected areas clears this infection in several days.
Allergies
Application of neem oil or paste will stop the
itching and inflammation of rashes.
Chickenpox
Neem paste is applied on the affected area to treat chickenpox.
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