 Azadirachta
indica, commonly known as margosa or neem, has attracted worldwide
prominence in recent years, owing to its wide range of medicinal
properties. It is a medicated tree possessing innumerable health
benefits. Neem leaves are used for its medicinal properties and Neem
oil extracted from neem seed is used as an insectiside.
Neem has been extensively used in Ayurveda, Unani and
Homoeopathic medicine and has become a cynosure of modern medicine.
Neem elaborates a vast array of biologically active compounds that
are chemically diverse and structurally complex. More than 140
compounds have been isolated from different parts of neem. Neem leaf
and its constituents have been demonstrated to exhibit
immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycaemic, antiulcer,
antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant,
antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties.
The neem leaves contain Quercetin which is a
flavonoid, Beta-sitosterol, a steroid and various liminoids like
nimbin and its derivatives. Quercetin is an anti bacterial and anti
fungal.
Counting skin benefits of Margosa (neem)
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The neem oil extracted from the seed contains fatty acids
like oleic acid or
omega 9, palmitic acid and stearioc acid in good amounts &
trace levels of omega 3, omega 6 and palmitoleic acid, which
help to heal
dry and damaged skin.
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Boil neem leaves in water and pour the water in your bath
tub or use it for bathing. It would get rid of all skin
disorders gradually. It helps in getting rid of bacteria at
private parts and even the repelling body odor.
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 Neem
is helpful to cure
acne; which is the most common problem of young generation. Make
a paste from equal amount of neem leaf, myrobalan and peel of
pomegranate by grinding with milk. Application of this paste on
pimple will effectively cure pimples.
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In case of any nicks and cuts, injuries and skin burns, you
can apply neem oil, neem water or neem leaves paste over it. It
gives great relief.
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Neem powder or oil is very effective in relieving us of skin
ailments such as
eczema, skin allergy, rashes, itch,
ringworms, etc.
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Face pack made of neem is very useful to remove the
marks and dark spots from face. Apply paste made from 4 to 5
crushed fresh neem leave, one spoon Fuller's earth and rosewater
on your face daily. Wash the face with warm water after drying
of it.
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Neem oil is the best medicine for treating
psoriasis and chicken pox as per the ayurveda. Daily bath or
drinking of water previously boiled with neem leaves is helpful
to treat chicken pox and psoriasis. The neem leaves are also
placed under the bed sheet of person suffering from chicken pox.
Neem is as effective as cortisone for psoriasis.
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Neem oil can also be used to treat
wrinkles. There is some scientific evidence supporting the
belief that neem extracts protect against wrinkles. In a
clinical study conducted by Esther Boelsma and colleagues and
published in the May 2001 issue of "American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition," researchers found that fatty acids, which are found
in neem, provided some protection against ultraviolet light, the
cause of photoging. BSCAH recommends applying a cream containing
5 percent neem oil twice a day.
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Taking neem internally is said to effectively improve the
quality of blood and purifies and thickens it. It helps getting
rid of toxins that may be present in the blood and keeps the
body disease-free.
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Due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it helps
to alleviate fungus and skin irritation. Salannin, which is a
compound found in Neem oil, leaves and seeds, is a safer and
more effective insect repellent than the widely used chemical
ingredient called DEET
Other Benefits:
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Vaginal neem extract tablets have been studied in sexually
active women based on in vitro studies showing efficacy against
Neisserria gonorrhoeae ,
Chlamydia trachomatis , and Herpes simplex .
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The use of Neem oil and chewing on neem twigs have
demonstrated varying efficacy versus oral flora and
microorganisms responsible for dental caries.
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Neem oil can be used to
massage muscle aches and joints and can be used to relieve
pain from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout,
Osteoarthritis, lower back pain, etc
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Neem is said to be a very effective medicine for people
suffering from
diabetes and helps to control blood
sugar levels to a great extent.
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Taking neem internally is said to effectively improve the
quality of blood and purifies and thickens it. It helps getting
rid of
toxins that may be present in the blood and keeps the body
disease-free.
The Neem tree is not your average tree and bears out the
translation of its Sanskrit name 'sarva roga nivarini'- the
curer of all ailments.
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