BENEFITS OF NEEM

There are quite a few neem benefits, and they include a salve for skin diseases, plus the2 versatility to function as an aid to one’s hygiene, and even an insecticide. It can be used as a source of protective oil that may be ingested to safeguard against disease, plus it’s also frequently lauded as a kitchen spice. Historically, the whole neem plant, including the fruit, leaves, and bark, has been smashed, dried or ground into fine powder to keep one healthy and take care of illnesses. Because the general ability has been shown by the plant to kill viruses, fungi, and microorganisms that bring disorder the gum and seeds have been processed for medication.

Prized for generations as an all-purpose Ayurvedic remedy, neem is an evergreen plant indigenous to India. When applied to the skin, neem allegedly has the capability to remedy ringworm, eczema, and psoriasis with no burning or distress found in some prescription strength compound lotions. High in beneficial fatty acids, other topical neem advantages include the decrease of redness and the numbing of pain, whether in reaction to sores, burns, or lacerations. Below we’ll discuss some of the more common uses of the plant.

Neem Tree has been described in Ayurveda’s prime text, the Charaka Samhita, as sarva roga nivarini (that which keeps all diseases at bay) or arishtha (reliever of disease). Its extracts have been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years for maintaining health and overall well-being. The roots, bark, gum, leaves, fruit, seed kernels and seed oil are all used in therapeutic preparations for both internal and topical use.

• 1.    Neem, a tree native to India, is a vital ingredient in Ayurveda. Regarded as a ‘one tree pharmacy’, the Neem tree has several medicinal uses and forms an integral part of home remedies for the hair and skin. 
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• 2.    Neem leaf has antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it effective in treating dandruff.  
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• 3.    It also relieves dryness and itching, strengthens hair and promotes hair growth. 
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• 4.    Traditionally, neem paste has been used to condition the hair and scalp.
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• 5.    It also soothes irritation, prevents dryness and flaking.
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• 6.    Neem is mentioned in most Ayurvedic formulations for the treatment of skin disorders because of its detoxifying properties. 
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• 7.    The growth of acne-causing bacteria such as propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and staphylococcus epidermidis is also inhibited by neem. 
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• 8.    The role of neem in acne is further supported by studies which have shown that it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing P. acnes-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-a and IL-8.
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• 9.    Neem oil and neem leaves are excellent skin care ingredients. The oil relieves dry skin and soothes itchiness, redness and irritation. 
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• 10.    It also improves general skin health and immunity, combating bacterial infections such as acne, boils and ulcers.