Medicinal Use of Neem

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

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

Neem fruit and seed

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

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 girl’s 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

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

 Bark: Curative of fever  Flower: Elimination of intestine worms

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

 Seed: Intestine worms, leprosy  Oil: Intestine worms, skin diseases  Root: Refrigerant, diuretic

 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

Treatment from several diseases  Jaundice and hepatitis  Cancer  Blood Disorders  Heart Disease  Diabetes  Dental Care  Eczema  Coughing  Acne  Birth Control  Arthritis

Side Effects of Neem  Liver damage  Jaundice  Difficulty in breathing  Destruction of RBC’s  Rash, swelling, itching and wheezing

Neem is highly toxic to children  Anemia  Unconsciousness  High amount of WBC’s  Coma  Brain swelling  Death  Diarrhea

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

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

Special Precautions and warnings  Avoid using neem over children may cause sudden death by over dose  Neem bark or neem oil fatal for pregnant women’s 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