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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