Medicinal Use of Neem

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Medicinal Use of Neem

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Introduction of Neem

• Tall ever green tree
• Native to South Asia
• Nim, Nimmi, Vepa, Tamarkha
• Azadiracta Indica
• Melia Azadirachta
• Mittha or sweet Neem
  
• Karwa or bitter Neem
• English name is Margosa
• Sanskrit, it is called Nimba

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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

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Neem fruit and seed
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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

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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 girls
  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

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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
  (Krishnas elder brother), and Subhadra
  (Krishnas younger sister) carved from the stem
  of Neem trees
• The statues are taken through the streets, twice
  a year, during religious ceremonies

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• Bark
• Curative of fever
• Flower
• Elimination of intestine worms

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• Fruit
• Diabetes, leprosy, eye problem
• Twig
• Asthma, cough
• Gum
• Scabies, wounds, skin diseases,

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• Seed
• Intestine worms, leprosy
• Oil
• Intestine worms, skin diseases
• Root
• Refrigerant, diuretic

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• 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

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Treatment from several diseases

• Jaundice and hepatitis
• Cancer
• Blood Disorders     
• Heart Disease    
• Diabetes

• Dental Care
• Eczema
• Coughing
• Acne
• Birth Control
• Arthritis

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Side Effects of Neem

• Liver damage
• Jaundice
• Difficulty in breathing
• Destruction of RBCs
• Rash, swelling, itching and wheezing

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Neem is highly toxic to children

• Anemia
• Unconsciousness
• High amount of WBCs
• Coma
• Brain swelling
• Death
• Diarrhea

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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

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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

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Special Precautions and warnings

• Avoid using neem over children may cause sudden
  death by over dose
• Neem bark or neem oil fatal for pregnant womens
  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