Do anyone know any other benefits of neem tree ?

[kuttu80]

Neem is regarded as a powerful supporter of the body’s natural defense mechanism. Thus it helps support natural immunity, and helps protect the body from free radical damage. Free radicals have been implicated in a number of diseases as well as premature aging.

Curing Stomach Problems : Neem bark is cooling and astringent, and is particularly helpful when taken internally for Pitta-related issues such as excess stomach acid and premature thinning The leaves have been prescribed to aid the digestive system and to stimulate the liver.

Curing Skin Problems :Leaves, bark, twigs and the oil from the seeds have antimicrobial activity and can be applied to swellings and boils. One of the Sanskrit names for neem is 'pichumarda'. The word 'pichu' means leprosy, so its name reflects the use of its seed oil as a treatment for leprosy and other skin diseases. Neem is regarded as a twacha rasayana in the Ayurvedic literature—an herb that is excellent for the skin. Neem has a purifying and clarifying effect, drawing out excess oil and smoothing out blemishes, so it’s wonderful for persons with Kapha (earth or water predominant) skin. It is also soothing for dry, irritated skin when combined with Aloe Vera or rose water. Because its cooling nature, Neem is also helpful for Pitta-related skin inflammation. Neem also helps maintain healthy nails. Neem oil can help restore damaged cuticles or brittle or yellowed nails with regular use. Taking Neem internally also helps keep skin, hair and nails healthy. In addition to maintaining the color and strength of hair, Neem can also help with a dry, flaky scalp and lice. Mix a few drops of pure Neem oil with a base oil such as coconut for Pitta and sesame for Kapha and apply comfortably warm oil to the scalp, covering the hair strands as well. Wrap your hair in a warm towel and leave on overnight or for as long as you can before you shampoo. Externally, Neem bark has been used for centuries by people in India to clean the teeth and gums. It helps maintain oral health and purifies the breath because of its anti-bacterial property.

Curing Fever... : Extracts of the bark and twigs have been used to treat fevers, thirst, sickness and vomiting. Fever is a symptom of many diseases including malaria. When neem was used to treat malaria it was often mixed with coriander and ginger. This mixture was believed to be more efficient than quinine, a compound from a South American tree that is a well-known treatment for malaria. The bark has also been used to prepare various medicines to treat jaundice, anorexia, dysentery and worms. Neem leaves are regarded by Ayurvedic healers as an effective internal cleanser. Neem leaves have a powerful purifying effect on the blood and help cleanse the liver and skin of toxins. Neem leaf tea with a dash of honey can help soothe a dry irritated throat. It is also helpful in alleviating tiredness .

So you can see the benefits of planting neem tree in your backyard.You can buy neem seeds from local agro shops and just throw it on your garden.Then forget about them.One day,suddenly you will see that you have a pharmacy shop(popularly known as “the village pharmacy” in India ) growing in your backyard with its pinnate,green leaves.Insects,toxics in air can also be avoided by planting this trees in the backyard.

Do any member of this forum know any other benefits of neem tree ??

[marvalous]

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