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The Many Health Benefits of Neem

Alternative MedicineSeptember 1, 2009Written by Health Benefits of Neem, Uses of Neem, Neem as Medicine675 views

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You might be surprised to know that skin is the largest organ in human body. It is a kind of sheath that separates us from the outer environment. It protects our internal organs from getting exposed to the harsh climatic condition pravelling outside. Any problem in skin or any kind of infection to the skin can causes threat to the internal organs. It helps in keeping our vital organ from hanging outside the body getting infected very easily.

Neem needs no introduction in today’s world. A very famous herb of India with worldwide fame and having magical properties known for its miraculous medicinal values from past 5000 years. Neem is known as free tree of India as it is found almost everywhere in India. It is considered as a magic tree, which has properties that not only relieves but also cures from illness.

• Hair and Nails: Head scalp conditions like dandruff, scaling and even hair loss get better with regular use of Neem. Yellow or brittle nails, caused by the existence of yeast or fungi, are normalized by the use of Neem, hence it is one of the best home treatment.
• Teeth and Gums: Mouth wash made out of neem is very efficient in the treatment of infections, tooth decay, bleeding and sore gums. A mouth wash, using Neem oil, has been used for the treatment of mouth ulcers and is considered good home treatment for mouth related problems.
Malaria An infusion of the leaves of the neem tree is prepared. It is taken in doses of 15 to 60 grams each day. This is a bitter tonic with a stimulating action on the liver.

Many people hear about neem oil, go to the hardware store or garden center and buy some "neem plant spray" or "neem based insecticide" or other ready to use mixture of who knows what. Some of those bottles contain nasty chemicals with a bit of token neem. Few contain raw neem oil--the most potent neem oil--but rather a clarified hydrophobic extract. Those extracts are not as powerful as the raw or crude neem oil. The best neem oil to buy is raw, cold pressed, organic oil with a high Azadirachtin content.

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