The Many Wonders of the Neem Tree
- The
Neem tree is a fast growing evergreen that is native to Pakistan,
India, Bangladesh and Myanmar and does also grow in the U.A.E. This
amazing tree is claimed to treat forty different diseases. All the parts
of the tree is used for treating illness, the leaves, fruit, seeds and
even the bark all contain medicinal properties.
- The
use of neem as a medicinal herb dates back over 5,000 years. Today it’s
benefits have been proven by scientific research and clinical trials.
And, although few of us have access to a neem tree, it can be purchased
in the form of oil, powder and pills.
- To
give you an idea of the healing powers of the neem tree, here are a few
names that the people of India have given it, “Divine Tree”, “Village
Pharmacy”, “Heal All” and “Nature’s Drugstore”. With the almost ending
list of uses for neem, I think it could be called, ” The Tree of Life”!
- In
treating diabetes, neem has been found to actually reduce the insulin
requirements by as much as 50% without altering the blood glucose
levels. Take 3 to 5 drops internally each day.
- Neem
cleanses the blood, stimulates antibody protection and strengthens the
immune system which improves the bodies resistance to many diseases.
- Used as a mouth wash it treats infections, mouth ulcers, bleeding sore gums and will even help prevent tooth decay!
- For pink eye the juice of neem leaves can be used as eye drops, warm 5-10 ml and apply several drops.
- To treat jaundice, mix 30 ml of neem juice with 15 ml of honey, take on an empty stomach for seven days.
- If
you suffer from burning sensations and excessive sweating, add 5 to 10
drops of neem oil in a glass of milk before going to bed.
- Proclaimed
the best product available in treating psoriasis, 2 capsules should be
taken three times daily after meals with a glass of water.
- Another
way to treat psoriasis as well as eczema, skin ulcers, fungal
conditions, cold sores and athletes foot, is to mix 1 tablespoon neem
oil and 4 ounces of olive oil. This should be applied at least twice
daily to the affected areas.
- For acne problems take 2 capsules twice daily, you will start to see results within a few days.
- To
remove moles and warts, one drop of undiluted neem oil should be
directly to the mole or wart and then covered with a small bandage. The
procedure should be repeated daily using fresh oil and clean bandage.
- For sinusitis, plain pure neem oil can be used as nasal drops. Use tow drops twice daily, morning and evening.
- For athletes foot, soak feet in warm water with 15 ml of neem oil.
- Neem oil will quickly stop earaches, just warm some oil and apply a few drops into the ear.
- For
hemorrhoids, apply some neem oil to a cotton ball and gently rub for
about a week. If preferred a paste can be made by adding a small amount
of olive oil or Aloe Vera oil until desired consistency is reached.
- To
prevent hair loss and enhance growth, mix a few drops of neem oil with
coconut or olive oil and massage into scalp. This will even prevent your
hair from graying!
- Neem
oil can be applied to cuts and abrasions to help them heal quickly.
Neem increases blood flow which aids in creating the collagen fibers
that helps the wounds to close.
- As
a treatment for burns and even sunburn, neem oil can kill the bacteria,
reduce the pain and stimulate the immune system. By stimulating the
immune system it speeds up the healing process and there is less
scarring.
- To
kill head lice, neem oil should be massaged into the scalp and left on
over night. Shampoo your hair as usual the next morning.
- Neem
detoxifies the body and helps maintain healthy circulatory systems,
digestive and respiratory systems and helps to keep the urinary tract
free of infections.
- Scientific
evidence has shown that neem is valuable in boosting the bodies immune
system. A healthier immune system helps your body in fighting off many
illness and diseases.
- Laboratory
studies have proven neem to be effective in treating the symptoms of
food poisoning associated with both salmonella and staphylococcus. Neem
extracts kill the salmonella bacteria and flush it out of your system,
reducing the severity and length of the ailment.
- A neem paste applied directly to the sores caused by chicken pox, will relieve the itching and reduce scarring.
- Neem
tea drank once or twice weekly can even help prevent colds. If you
already have the symptoms associated with a cold they can be lessened by
drinking neem tea three times a day. It will help alleviate the fever,
cough, aches and pains, sore throat, fatigue and nasal congestion.
- Neem
also contains powerful anti-fungal properties that have been shown to
aide in the treatment of athletes foot, yeast infections, thrush and
even ringworm.
- In
it’s use of treating hepatitis, 80% of test subjects showed a
significant improvement. The neem extract can actually block the
infection that causes this virus.
- Drinking
neem tea during an outbreak of influenza will help alleviate some of
the symptoms and speed up the recovery time. Neem has an amazing ability
to literally surround viruses and prevent them from even infecting the
cells.
- Use
of a neem based powder for jock itch will reduce the itching, dry the
area and kill the fungus. For severe cases a neem lotion may be more
effective.
- The length and severity of an outbreak of mononucleosis can be decreased by drinking neem tea twice a day for two weeks.
- For
shingles, neem cream should be applied to the affected area at least
three times per day. Severe cases should also be treated with neem tea
after each meal, but tea should not be consumed for more than two weeks
at a time.
- Thrush
can be effectively treated with neem tea, it will reduce the
inflammation, reduce the pain and speed healing. Children under the age
of 12 should not drink neem tea, for children this young it should only
be used to gargle.
- Secondary
bacterial infections in the nasal passages and respiratory system can
be decreased by inhaling steam from boiling the leaves.
- In a recent study neem was shown to lower cholesterol levels when taken for a month in either the capsule form or the extract.
- Scientific
studies have proven that neem will reduce blood clots, heart
irregularities and even reduce blood pressure. Results can be seen
within one month on a regimen of extract or capsules.
- Neem will increase the bodies production of T-cells, which will attack infections.
- The
use of neem oil on the skin is known to actually rejuvenate the skin,
it also promotes collagen and will work in the treatment of many skin
conditions including acne. Acne can be cleared up with a few day by
taking two neem capsules twice daily.
- It is reported that neem will help in fighting chronic fatigue.
- For
headaches neem powder should be applied to the forehead, neem oil
should also work in combating headaches when used the same way.
- The
inflammation, pain and swelling of the joints associated with arthritis
can be greatly relieved with the use of neem. Neem changes the immune
systems response to arthritis and can halt the progress of this disease.
- For
centuries neem has been used to reduce tumors. Clinical research has
shown remarkable effects in the reduction of tumors and cancers and also
in treating leukemia.
- Neem is highly effective in treating gastritis, indigestion and heartburn.
- Blood disorders such as blood poisoning, kidney problems and poor circulation have been benefited by the use of neem.
- With
all of the countless medicinal benefits that are already provided with
the use of neem, it is also being studied very closely for a treatment
for AIDS, cancer, allergies, diabetes and both male and female forms of
birth control!
- Neem
oil should be stored in a cool dark place, if the oil solidifies it can
be placed in warm water to bring back to liquid form.
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