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Neem (Azadirachta indica), also known as Indian lilac, is an extraordinary evergreen tree native to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.  It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for at least 5000 years for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Considered by Ayurvedic practitioners to be an extremely potent purifier, it has traditionally been used to promote healthy hair and skin, cleanse the teeth and gums, improve liver function, and detoxify the blood.

There is a large body of scientific studies supporting the medicinal use of neem.  Although all parts of the tree have been used traditionally in the treatment of inflammation, infections, and skin diseases, the neem leaf in particular has been shown to demonstrate immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-ulcer, anti-malarial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties.

Of course, the spiritual aspect of neem cannot be overlooked.  The tree has white, fragrant flowers which are arranged in drooping pinnacles.  These flowers are used in festivals, including Ugadi, the New Year in the Telugu and Kannada regions.  A mixture of neem flowers and unrefined brown sugar is typically prepared and offered to friends and relatives, symbolic of the sweet and bitter events in life.  During Gudi Padva, the New Year in the state of Maharashtra, a small quantity of neem juice is ingested prior to beginning festivities in order to pacify the pitta, or heat, of the summer season.  In Tamil Nadu during the summer months, statues of the goddess Mariamman are garlanded with neem leaves and flowers. Residents of Tamil Nadu also adorn their surroundings with leaves and flowers from the neem tree not only as a form of decoration, but also to ward off evil spirits and infections.

We love neem for its simplicity and its many cleansing properties.   

1www.wikipedia.org

2Subpriya R, Nagini S. Medicinal properties of neem leaves: a review. Cur Med Chem Anticancer Agents 2005 Mar 5(2): 149-156.

 

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3 comments

This is a great informative blog to read out, The benefits of neem and scientific study have been discussed is amazing. I received that is cleaning one’s hand is the most effective and foremost thing to adopt for everyone. And about sanitizers and handwashes, Neem is the best disinfectant to rely on and Doctor NK products are very much worth taking regarding choosing your disinfectant. I have written a blog Why People Need to Discover Neem especially during COVID-19 Pandemicregarding the use of Neem products and why this is necessary. If you really read this article you can get the advantages of using Neem product in this pandemic. Thank you very much for spreading this awareness around the globe.

Doctor N K

Wow this is a amazing blog. I enjoyed your blog apparent thorughout. Especially the way you laid down the facts & figure is astonishing. Your blog covered all the aspects of neem. I also wrote Why People Need to Discover Neem especially during COVID-19 Pandemic an article which dealt with the usage of neem after the post pandemic world & advoacates the fair practice accross the industry. I believe my blog is highly relevant to tackle with the issues you discussed in your blog. Again,thanks and keep up the good work, keep enlightening us.

Kamal Hans

Thanks for the information I really like your blog posts… specially those on Neem Care neem tree oil

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