Medicinal Use of Neem

Introduction of Neem Tall ever green treeNative to South Asia Nim, Nimmi, Vepa, TamarkhaAzadiracta IndicaMelia AzadirachtaMittha or sweet Neem Karwa or bitter NeemEnglish name is Margosa Sanskrit, it is called Nimba

Neem Fruit and Neem Seed The fruit is small,

yellow, and oval-shaped

Neem oil is made from the seed of this fruit

Neem seed oil has been clinically tested as an external Contraceptive

Neem seed oil, antiseptic, and insecticide

Protect the bark of other trees from termites

It is injected into red cedar seedling, found in North Queensland, Australia, to protect it against moths

Pesticides Cosmetics

Neem fruit and seed

Neem Bark and Neem leaves

The bark, and a resin, that it contains, is burnt to clean air and keep it free from insects.

A mixture, made from steaming ground Neem bark acts as a boost, and is useful in irregular fever, loss of appetite

Neem leaves should be taken in the early morning, in an empty stomach

Tender new leaves

Datoon (Tooth Brush) and Tree Marriage

The villagers in India use the thinner branches of the bitter Neem as a toothbrush

Datoon , meaning ‘Tooth’ Keeps the teeth dirt free and the gums fit

and germ-free due to limonoids Chewing cures Pyorrhea In some places in India, before a girl’s

marriage, a ritual is performed involving the Neem tree.

The Neem represents the girl and it is married to the Banyan tree, which is the representation of her husband

Neem and religious value In Orissa, the Neem tree is especially well-

regarded and not cut for anything but sacred purposes

The statues of Lord Jagannath (Krishna), Balarama (Krishna’s elder brother), and Subhadra (Krishna’s younger sister) carved from the stem of Neem trees

The statues are taken through the streets, twice a year, during religious ceremonies

Bark:

Curative of fever

Flower:

Elimination of intestine worms

Fruit: Diabetes, leprosy,

eye problem

Twig: Asthma, cough

Gum:

Scabies, wounds, skin diseases,

Seed: Intestine worms,

leprosy

Oil: Intestine worms,

skin diseases

Root: Refrigerant, diuretic

Ears: Reduce hearing problems. If a bug

comes in your ear it can be killed by putting few drops of neem juice in ears

Treatment of fever and malaria: inhibits the development of virus and

helps to stimulate the liver

Treatment from several diseases

Jaundice and hepatitis

Cancer Blood Disorders      Heart Disease     Diabetes

Dental Care Eczema Coughing Acne Birth Control Arthritis

Side Effects of Neem

Liver damage Jaundice Difficulty in breathing Destruction of RBC’s Rash, swelling, itching and wheezing

Neem is highly toxic to children

Anemia Unconsciousness High amount of WBC’s Coma Brain swelling Death Diarrhea

Economic Importance of Neem Researchers have given it a name of

wonder plant

Largest production of neem tree is in India

Each neem tree has the capability of producing 50kg of fruit every year

Commercial Uses Neem is commercially being used for large scale production

of

Cosmetics- Neem soap and shampoos Increases soil fertility Pesticides 1% neem oil kerosene lamp keep away

mosquitoes Neem oil prevents hair falls Snake bites

Special Precautions and warnings Avoid using neem over children may

cause sudden death by over dose Neem bark or neem oil fatal for

pregnant women’s lead to miscarriage Neem may cause the immune system

to become more active and there is a high possibility of auto immune diseases. To avoid from this condition, stop using neem