Posted: Aug 05, 2011 at 3:48pm
A tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae, Neem or Azadirachta Indica is native to
India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan grows in tropical and semi-tropical
regions.
Effective in the treatment of skin problems such as acne, eczema,
psoriasis, head lice, thrush & athlete's foot, Neem is known for its
antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Also known as Margosa, Neem
can be used as natural pesticide, insect repellent, and medicinal herb. Neem is
also a well known and very effective natural remedy for persistent skin
problems. In East Africa it is also known as Mwarobaini (Swahili), which means
the tree of the 40; it is said to treat 40 different diseases.
Ayurvedic
writings refer to the benefits of neem fruit, neem seeds, neem oil, neem root
and neem bark and is extensively used in ayurvedic medicine.
Neem in its
various form can stimulate the scalp. It helps prevent dandruff and ease an
itching scalp (eg in cases of eczema). Neem or Azadirachta Indica also helps to
slow down hair loss. If used regularly, it strengthens thin hair and softens
thick hair.
Neem is used for preparing cosmetics like soap, hair
products, body hygiene creams, hand creams. In Ayurvedic, Unani and traditional
medicine, it is used in the treatment of a wide range including skin diseases,
inflammations and fevers.
Neem has been shown also to help immune system
stimulation, and is a liver detoxifier. Combined with Bitter Melon, it may be
used as an adjunct in the management of Type 2 diabetes.
arikarora2011-08-05 20:28:44