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Neem
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Other Names:
Antelaea azadirachta, Arishta, Arishtha.
Neem is a tree. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used
to make medicine. Less frequently, the root, flower, and fruit are also used.
Neem leaf is used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody
nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, diseases
of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), fever, diabetes, gum
disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. The leaf is also used for birth
control and to cause abortions.
The bark is used for malaria, stomach and intestinal
ulcers, skin diseases, pain, and fever.
The flower is used for reducing bile, controlling
phlegm, and treating intestinal worms.
The fruit is used for hemorrhoids, intestinal worms,
urinary tract disorders, bloody nose, phlegm, eye disorders, diabetes, wounds,
and leprosy.
Neem twigs are used for cough, asthma, hemorrhoids,
intestinal worms, low sperm levels, urinary disorders, and diabetes. People in
the tropics sometimes chew neem twigs instead of using toothbrushes, but this
can cause illness; neem twigs are often contaminated with fungi within 2 weeks
of harvest and should be avoided.
The seed and seed oil are used for leprosy and
intestinal worms. They are also used for birth control and to cause abortions.
The stem, root bark, and fruit are used as a tonic
and astringent.
Some people apply neem directly to the skin to treat
head lice, skin diseases, wounds, and skin ulcers; as a mosquito repellent; and
as a skin softener.
Inside the vagina, neem is used for birth control.
Neem is also used as an insecticide.
How
does it work?
Neem contains chemicals that might help reduce blood
sugar levels, heal ulcers in the digestive tract, prevent conception, kill
bacteria and prevent plaque formation in the mouth.
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Source : http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-577-neem.aspx?activeingredientid=577&activeingredientname=neem
