Uses of neem?

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Uses of neem?

Answer 1

In India, the tree is variously known as "Divine Tree", "Heal All", "Nature's Drugstore", "Village Pharmacy" and "Panacea for all diseases". Products made from neem have proven medicinal properties, being anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infertility, and sedative. It is considered a major component in Ayurvedic medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin disease[citation needed].

Neem twigs are used for brushing teeth in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. This practice is perhaps one of the earliest and most effective forms of dental care.

All parts of the tree (seeds, leaves, flowers and bark) are used for preparing many different medical preparations.

Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, shampoo, balms and creams), and is useful for skin care such as acne, and keeping skin elasticity.

Besides its use in traditional Indian medicine the neem tree is of great importance for its anti-desertification properties and possibly as a good carbon dioxide sink.

Practictioners of traditional Indian medicine recommend that patients suffering from Chicken Pox sleep on neem leaves.

Neem Gum is used as a bulking agent and for the preparation of special purpose food (those for diabetics).

Aquaous extracts of neem leaves have demonstrated significant antidiabetic potential.

[edit] Horticultural usages

Neem is a source of environment-friendly biopesticides. Among the isolated neem constituents, limonoids (such as Azadirachtin) are effective in insect growth-regulating activity. The unique feature of neem products is that they do not directly kill the pests, but alter the life-processing behavior in such a manner that the insect can no longer feed, breed or undergo metamorphosis.[3] However, this does not mean that the plant extracts are harmful to all insects. Since, to be effective, the product has to be ingested, only the insects that feed on plant tissues succumb. Those that feed on nectar or other insects (such as butterflies, bees, and ladybugs) hardly accumulate significant concentrations of neem products.

[edit] Uses in pest and disease control

Neem is deemed very effective in the treatment of scabies although only preliminary scientific proof exists which still has to be corroborated, and is recommended for those who are sensitive to permethrin, a known insecticide which might be an irritant. Also, the scabies mite has yet to become resistant to neem, so in persistent cases neem has been shown to be very effective. There is also anecdotal evidence of its effectiveness in treating infestations of head lice in humans. A tea made of boiled neem leaves, sometimes combined with other herbs such as ginger, can be ingested to fight intestinal worms.[4]

The oil is also used in sprays against fleas in cats and dogs.

The tender shoots and flowers of the neem tree are eaten as a vegetable in India. Neem flowers are very popular for their use in Ugadi Pachadi (soup-like pickle)[5] which is made on Ugadi day in South India. A soup like dish called Veppampoo Rasam (translated as 'juice of neem flower') made of the flower of neem is prepared in Tamil Nadu.

Neem is also used in parts of mainland Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia and Thailand (where it is known as sadao or sdao), Laos (where it is called kadao) and Vietnam (where it is called sầu đâu). Even lightly cooked, the flavour is quite bitter and thus the food is not enjoyed by all inhabitants of these nations, though it is believed to be good for one's health. Neem Gum is a rich source of protein.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Healing power and curative properties: Neem tree is generally considered to be an air purifier and a preventive against malarial fever and cholera. All parts of the tree possess medicinal properties. The leaves are useful in relieving flatulence, promoting the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes, and in increasing secretion and discharge of urine. They also act as an insecticide. The bark is a bitter tonic and stimulant. It arrests secretions and bleeding besides counter-acting any spasmodic disorders. The root bark has the same properties as the bark of the trunk. The gum discharged by the stem is a stimulant and tonic with a soothing effect on the skin and mucous membranes.

Malaria: An infusion or a decoction of the fresh leaves is a bitter vegetable tonic and alternative, especially in chronic malarial fevers because of its action on the liver. It should be taken in doses of 15 to 50 grams.

Piles: The use of 3 grams of the inner bark of neem with 6 grams of jaggery every morning is very effective in piles. To check bleeding piles, 3 to 4 Neem fruits can be administered with water.

Leprosy: The sap of the neem tree has been found to be effective in leprosy, when taken in daily doses of 50-60 grams. Simultaneously, the patient’s body should be massaged with the sap. This regimen should be continued for about 4-6 weeks.

Skin disorders: The leaves, applied externally, are very useful in skin diseases. They are especially beneficial in the treatment of boils, chronic ulcers, eruptions of smallpox, syphilitic sores, glandular swellings and wounds, they can be used either as a poultice, decoction or liniment. An ointment prepared from neem leaves is also very effective in healing ulcers and wounds...

Hair disorders: If there is any hair loss or it has ceased to grow, washing with the decoction of neem leaves helps. This will not only stop hair from falling but also help their growth. Frequent application of neem oil also destroys insects in the hair. It also helps in premature graying of hairs.

Eye diseases: Neem is very useful in eye diseases. Application of the juice of neem leaves to the eyes every night is highly effective in the treatment of night blindness! The leaves should be pounded and made into a thin paste with water. The juice should then be pressed out through a clean piece of cloth and applied to the eyes with an eye rod. caused by conjunctivitis Eyes are cured after a few applications.

Ear ailments: Steam fomentation with Neem decoction provides immediate comfort in cases of ear ache. The juice of neem leaves mixed with an equal quantity of pure honey is an effective remedy for any boils in the ear. Regular application for a few days will provide relief from such ailments. In case of an insect fluxing in the ear, the juice of neem leaves, with some common salt, is warmed and a few drops injected in the ear, kills the insect. Two drops of lukewarm neem oil put in the ear twice a day can cure deafness!

Oral disorders: Cleaning the teeth regularly with a neem twig prevents gum diseases. It firms up loose teeth, relieves toothache, evacuates the bad odor and protects the mouth from various infections.

Other Therapeutic Uses: It is effectively used against inflammation, arthritis, for fevers, malaria, anti-microbial, which means viral bacteria as well as fungal and many parasites, tumors, the ulcers, diabetes and as insecticide.

. Neem is actually as effective as phenylbutazone as an anti-inflammatory and it does not adversely affect the stomach. As a matter of fact, it helps the stomach in many ways.

And there are patients that have been on oral diabetic agents taking their own blood sugars, take the neem capsule extract and find their blood sugars are normalizing and they don’t really need to take their medicines. Using the neem oil, they were able to lower fasting blood sugar twenty-six percent, which is pretty significant. The general impression is that maybe it enhances insulin receptor sensitivity since it seems to work well on Type II diabetics. And that’s basically what Type II diabetes is.

Neem is a very powerful insecticide to kill soil nematodes and other plant parasites and is also useful as a mosquito repellant for domestic applications!

Answer 4

Products made from neem have proven medicinal properties, being anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infertility, and sedative. It is considered a major component in Ayurvedic medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin disease.

Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, shampoo, balms and creams), and is useful for skin care such as acne, and keeping skin elasticity.