Today in this article we are going to share some incredible
facts and info about one of the most significant trees in Indian culture that
is neem. Also known as Azadirachta
indica. Mostly
found in the Indian subcontinent this tree is well known for its
medicinal properties. Almost every part includes its leaves, flowers, seeds,
fruit, roots, and bark. Are used for other medicinal purposes. And they are
used as ayurvedic medicine. More than 140 medicinal compounds have been found in
different parts of the tree, providing it with different antibacterial, antimicrobial,
anti-diabetic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Below are some
benefits you can gain from consuming neem and some precautions as well as its
use.
1. 1. in
keeping hair healthy
Neem seeds contain an
active chemical compound called azadirachtin. it helps in fighting
against persisting that affects skin and hair such as lice. Not only
that it can also help in the prevention of dandruff. The best advice is that
you may use neem-based shampoos to get all those benefits.
2. 2. bosting oral and dental health
In ancient times Indians
used neem bark and its juice to keep their gum and teeth strong. Chowing a
small piece of neem bark daily will strengthen your gum and teeth. Its antiseptic
anti-oxidant and immune-boosting properties help in keeping your oral health
good. Although there are not many studies done on neem and even some study
which is done on it is little and many things are yet to be known about neem.
Neem mouthwash also helps in removing plaque sticking over teeth. Neem reduces
the ability of bacteria to reproduce or colonize on the teeth’ surface.
3.
skin health.
Neem can also be used in
treating skin infections. Since its oil contains many fatty acids like linoleic,
stearic, and pneumatic acid. This acid with there anti-microbial and anti-fungal
properties helps in fighting skin diseases.
4.
used as mosquito repellent
In southern India, neem leaves
are used as a mosquito repellent in villages. Neem leaves are burned and its smoke
keeps the mosquito away.
5.
healing of ulcers and wounds
The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
ability helps in wound healing and healing of skin ulcers it increases inflammatory
response and helps in generating new blood vessels. some studies say Appling
neem 6 to 7 grams of neem oil can cure chronic skin ulcers for 10 -12 days.
6.
potential risk of taking an overdose of neem
Some studies suggest
that it is safe to use neem oral for 6 weeks and you can apply it to your skin for
up to 10-week or that for some people came to be unsafe. Since still there is
not much known about the good and bad effects of neem. Although you must not
consume neem at the time of pregnancy. Also, small kids should not give neem as
it may Couse some serious illness to them. This is for today we will meet you
in our next blog till then stay healthy. Thank you for reading our blog.
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