Neem

Neem - Nature's miracle tree...

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Ancient Indians system of Ayurveda believed

in

utilizing everything nature had to give to

promote an all natural healing remedies for a

healthy lifestyle. One such herb of India with

worldwide fame and known for its amazing

healing properties and medicinal value is

Neem.

Neem, commonly known as Margosa in

English

or “Aritha” in Sanskrit, is known as the free

tree

of India as it is found almost everywhere. It is

part of every Indian home due to its many

applications and is considered to be sacred.

Everything from this tree can be used in one

way

or the other. The bark extrudes a fluid called

neera, green leaves, branches, small white

flowers that blossom in spring to the oval

fruits

that contain one seed each that contains oil.

External Health Application:

Applying Neem powder or oil topically helps

in

healing wounds, burn injuries, itch, rash,

infection or allergy. Taking bath with Neem

helps the body counter mild infections. Its

tropical application can relieve acne, eczema

and even ringworms. The oil is extensively

used

for hair loss, greying hair, dandruff or lice.

Its local application of arthritic conditions like

rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis,

lower

back pain and muscular-skeletal pain has had

good results.

Internal Health Application:

Chewing on a Neem twig has been a common

practice in India to prevent gum disease and

maintain strong and healthy teeth. However,

as

the twig is very bitter, it is now utilized in

Neem

toothpaste that helps prevent cavities,

gingivitis,

tooth loss or toothache.

Neem is beneficial in with indigestion,

constipation, bad taste in mouth, de-worming,

gastritis, is a blood purifier, detoxicant and

cures urinary tract infection. It helps in

maintaining proper secretions of liver; works

as

an anti-inflammatory and pain relieving agent,

suppresses fever and relieves cough.

Beauty Application:

Adding boiled Neem water to bath helps rid of

skin infections, acne and white heads. In this

form it makes a great skin toner to clear

scars,

pigmentation and blackheads on face.

Boil Neem leaves with small segment of

orange

peel in a bit of water. Add honey, yogurt, soy

milk to for a smooth paste and apply to face

to

clear skin problems and also to reduce

appearance of pores.

Pesticide Application:

Neem has been used as a natural pesticide

because of its remarkable property to fight

pests

and other organisms that are harmful for

agricultural and household purpose. It is

considered to be the most wonderful

discovery

for humans. It acts as anti-bacterial, anti-

parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-protozoan and

anti-

viral.

Despite all the health benefits, Neem is largely

ignored by urban folks in favour of more

synthetic ingredients. However, as more and

more research is being done on Neem outside

India, we are finding ourselves coming back

to

this very ancient yet very useful, simple and

miraculous tree that was cherished by

Ayurveda

over 5,000 years ago!