NEEM

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Scientific name: Azadirachta indica

Malay name : Daun semambu

Facts: 

Reduced ability to have children (infertility): Inside the vagina, neem is used for birth control. There is some evidence that neem can harm sperm. It might also reduce fertility neem


Characteristics :


  • The oil is yellow or brown and smells of garlic or sulfur. If ingested, it has a strong bitter taste.
  • Neem products come from all parts of the Indian lilac tree.
  • Neem is a tree. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used to make medicine. Less often, the root, flower, and fruit are also used.

General uses:

  • Malay tradition uses neem. to treat chickenpox and as natural hand sanitizer at home also used in facial, hair and dental products.
  • Neem oil is a common pest repellant, effective against sand fleas and mosquitoes. Other forms of neem can help control termites and repel moths. Applying neem oil directly to the hair to help control frizz.
  • Some manufacturers add neem to animal shampoos to repel ticks and fleas. They may also add it to cattle feed or grain to repel pests and parasites.
  • Some people take neem extract capsules, but there is not currently enough research to say whether they have any medical benefits
  • People can chew on neem twigs to help clean the teeth or relieve tooth pain.
  • Neem leaf can be used to treat leprosy, eye disorders, bloody nose, intestinal worms, stomach upset, loss of appetite and skin ulcers 
  • Neem leaf also said to cause abortion

Pharmacological and medicinal uses:


 1.Pesticidal and insecticidal.
The results of a small study indicated that neem is an effective anti-lice and anti-nit agent. The study only tested 12 children with lice, but all were completely lice- and nit-free after treatment with a neem-based shampoo. No lice were present for 7–10 days after treatment, and there were no side effects.

 2. Strong antioxidant
Neem is a strong antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that may influence the development of some conditions. It is also a strong anti-inflammatory agent.

 3. Antimicrobial
May be effective against several types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Neem contains chemicals that prevent plaque formation in the mouth. applying a gel containing neem leaf extract to the teeth or using a neem mouthwash can reduce the amount of plaque on the teeth and reduce gingivitis

 4. Anti-malaria
As neem is effective against mosquitoes, it may also have anti-malarial properties. Malaria is a parasite that some mosquitoes carry. It causes around 219 million illnesses and 435,000 deaths worldwide each year.

 5. Anti-inflammatory
Neem is a popular ingredient in several anti-dandruff shampoos. Although there has been no research to support its use, neem is an anti-inflammatory and an anti-microbial, which may help reduce the symptoms associated with dandruff

 6. Birth control
In other ways. If you are trying to have children, avoid using neem.

Side effect:

- Neem might decrease blood sugar
- Neem might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic
- Neem might increase the immune system

Toxicology:


  • When taken by mouth: Neem bark extract is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth, short-term. Doses of up to 60 mg daily for up to 10 weeks have been safely used in humans. Neem is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in large doses or for long periods of time. It might harm the kidneys and liver.
  • When applied to the skin: Neem leaf extract gel is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied inside the mouth for up to 6 weeks. Neem oil or cream is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin for up to 2 weeks.
  • Neem extract shampoo is LIKELY SAFE in children when applied once or twice to the head for 10 minutes then rinsed with warm water. Neem seeds or seed oil are LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in children. Serious side effects in infants and small children can happen within hours after taking neem oil. These serious side effects include vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, blood disorders, seizures, loss of consciousness, coma, brain disorders, and death.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Neem oil and neem bark are LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy. They can cause a miscarriage.
  • Not enough is known about the safety of neem during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

How does it work

Neem can reduce the blood sugar levels, heal ulcers in digestive tract, prevent pregnancy, kill bacteria and prevent plaque formation in the mouth due to the chemicals in the neem itself. 


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