NEEM - NATURAL HEALER

NEEM - NATURAL HEALER

A bitter treat from Azadiracta Indica

WHAT MAKES IT A LEGEND One of the Sanskrit names for neem isnimba which means that which cures all diseases. Legend has it that when Indra was carrying amrita to Devaloka, a drop fell on the tree, imbuing itwith healing properties. Even sitting under a neem tree is said to be curative.

Neem is also used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clots, high cholesterol and gum infections. A 2004 clinical study at the IndianInstitute of Clinical Biology found that neem bark caused significant reduction, about 77%, in gastric acid secretion and helped in stomach ailments.

WHAT MEDICINE SAYS According to Ayurveda, neem is cooling anddetoxifying. For centuries neem has been used to treat fevers. Recentstudies show that it has anti-malarial and anti dengue properties as well.

According to a report from the National Research Council's Ad Hoc Panelon Science and Technology for International Development, preparations from neem leaves can be used as general antiseptics. The juice of theleaves is used to expel intestinal worms in children. A decoction of theleaves is used as a hair wash to prevent lice and dandruff. A paste madefrom neem leaves is used to treat skin infections - heat rashes, acne, skineruptions. Research found that neem leaves are very effective in treatingwounds and boils.

Neem is also used to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clots, high cholesterol and gum infections. A 2004 clinical study at the Indian Institute of Clinical Biology found that neem bark caused significant reduction, about 77%, in gastric acid segretion and helped in stomatch ailments.