Herbal Remedies — Health Benefits of Neem

Addressed as the “Holy Tree”, “Nature’s Drugstore”, “Life-saviour Tree”, Neem has been accoladed a great importance in the arena of medicine and wellness across the country. Neem whose botanical name is Azadirachta indica is a member of the mahogany family, Meliaceae. The name has evolved from the Persian words, where ‘Azad’ means ‘free’, ‘dirakht’ meaning ‘tree’, and ‘indica’ indicates that ‘of Indian origin’. Neem is called Arista in Sanskrit, meaning perfect, imperishable and complete.

Every part of the neem plant — leaves, roots, stems, flowers, seeds, bark or fruits has unique medicinal & beauty properties including anti-fungal, antiviral, and anti-bacterial qualities.

Not one but the holy neem works as a remedy for multiple issues like digestive problems or gastro-intestinal disorders, liver problems, dental problems, infections, skin conditions, hair issues or problems related to any sort of microbial infestation.

Let’s have a glance at the health benefits of Neem

1. Anti-fungal and Anti-bacterial:

Neem leaves are highly beneficial in curing fungal and bacterial infections. It works wonders in treatment of warts as well as chicken pox. Neem can be applied in the paste form or can be added in the bathing water. It is also used in treating foot fungi.

2. Beneficial for Bones:

Loaded with powerful calcium and mineral content, neem is helpful in building strong bones and reducing inflammation. To heal and relieve arthritic pain and stiffness, neem leaves and neem oil is often prescribed to elderly patients. To promote strong bone health, one should regularly massage the skin with neem oil.

3. As an Insecticide:

Neem is useful for keeping insects and mosquitoes at bay. One can keep neem-soaked cotton near your windows or burn neem leaves to get rid of insects and their menace.

4. Supports Oral Hygiene:

Neem is found as a primary ingredient toothpaste & tooth powder as it promotes fresh breath, maintains a pH level in the saliva and protects oral health from decaying.

5. Boosts Immunity:

Neem is known since ages as an immunity booster. Ayurveda experts have recommended daily intake of neem capsules. To cure fever, especially that of malaria, neem tea is prescribed to patients for a faster recovery.

6. Dental Care:

Neem twigs has been used since ancient times as a traditional tooth brush. Due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties neem helps keep all sorts of dental infections and diseases at bay.

7. Strong and Long Hair:

Neem helps in strengthening hair and promotes hair growth and makes them shinier. Neem paste is a natural hair conditioner. Its antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties help in treating dandruff.

8. Treat Skin Disorder & Acne
Due to its detoxifying property, neem is used to treat eczema and other skin infections. Neem oil helps in relieving skin dryness, skin itchiness and redness and also prevents pimples and skin blemishes. Due to its anti-inflammatory property, it helps in reducing acne.

From twigs to products such as bath & tooth powders, shampoos, skin lotion, toothpaste and capsules, neem as an ingredient is doing wonders in treating multiple issues. It is truly a boon to us from nature.