Neem Tree

Other Names: Antelaea azadirachta, Arishta, Arishtha, Azadirachta indica, Bead Tree, Holy Tree, Huile de Neem, Indian Lilac, Indian Neem, Lilas des Indes, Lilas de Perse, Margosa, Margosa Tree, Margousier, Margousier à Feuilles de Frêne, Margousier d’Inde, Melia azadirachta, Neem Oil, Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta, Nim, Nimb, Nimba, Persian Lilac, Pride of China.
Neem is a tree. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used to make medicine. Less frequently, the root, flower, and fruit are also used.

Special Precautions of Neem Tree

• Since some individuals experience allergic reactions to neem oil, it's important to discontinue use of the oil if you experience symptoms such as itching or reddening of the skin.
• It should also be noted that neem oil has a strong, pungent smell similar to that of garlic or sulfur.
• In addition, neem oil should not be taken orally unless under the direction of a qualified herbalist or healthcare professional.

The benefits of Neem Tree are

Its bark, leaves, and oil have been used medicinally for several thousand years in India, where it's still used today to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, diabetes, gum disease, fungal and viral infections, malaria, and even AIDS.

• Bark: Neem bark is used for treatment of respiratory disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
• Leaves: Neem leaves are used to help remove toxins, purify blood, and prevent damage caused by free radicals.
• Fruits: Neem fruits offer benefits for skin, digestion, and diabetes.
• Seeds: Neem seeds are said to be antipoisonous.
• Oil: Neem oil (derived from crushing the seeds) is incredibly medicinal—however, it breaks down quickly and is highly unstable. Also, for potency the oil must be from a tree that is at least 50 years old.
  

Neem can be tremendously therapeutic for:

• Digestion: Neem is very powerful against irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, and hyperacidity.
• Respiratory Health: The bark and leaf powder from Neem can treat bronchitis.
• Skin: Neem has proven antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparastic properties. According to an article in the Guardian, British doctors are increasingly using Neem for eczema, psoriasis, gingivitis, head lice, dandruff, athlete's foot, and ringworm.
• Dandruff and dry scalp : In these cases, neem oil is typically diluted in a carrier oil, massaged into the scalp, and left to sit for a period of time (usually 30 minutes or more) before rinsing.
• Diabetes: Ayurvedic practitioners recommend managing diabetes by taking Neem extract and oil daily with aloe gel on an empty stomach for 3 months. One study published in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants showed that Neem oil reduced blood sugar levels up to 48%, a major benefit for controlling diabetes.
• Malaria and More: Neem is an effective treatment for malarial fevers. Researchers say it could offer hope for preventing and treating Chagas disease, which cripples millions of people in South America every year.
• cancer : Limonoids from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) have attracted considerable research attention for their cytotoxicity against human cancer cell lines