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Medicinal Use of Neem
Introduction
of Neem
Tall ever green tree
Native to South Asia
Nim, Nimmi, Vepa, Tamarkha
Azadiracta Indica
Melia Azadirachta
Mittha or sweet Neem
Karwa or bitter Neem
English name is Margosa
Sanskrit, it is called Nimba
Neem Fruit and Neem Seed
The fruit is small, yellow, and ovalshaped
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 wellregarded 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
