Neem (Azadirachta indica) possesses anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and blood purifying abilities. Thus it is effective at treating skin disorders as well as for maintaining healthy and glowing skin.

The Neem tree (L. Azadirachta Indica) is among the most useful of the many natural plants and herbs used in traditional Indian medicine. The Neem tree is capable of thriving in hot or tropical areas as well as altitudes of semi-temperate climates and higher altitudes with temperatures just above freezing. Thus it can be found in most forest areas throughout the Indian Subcontinent as well as in other places that provide similar conditions. The Neem tree has been used for its bark, leaves, seeds, and roots in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years. The different parts of the tree have been used to treat various medical problems such as hemorrhoids, loss of appetite, leprosy, and other skin ailments.

When the Neem tree’s fruit and seeds are turned into oil they produce a slightly bitter tasting oil that is light to dark brown in color. The oil produced tastes somewhat like peanuts and garlic. Neem tree oil contains steroids, such as beta-sitosterol, which can help provide relief for men with enlarged prostate glands. The oil also has linoleic and olie acids (Omega 6 and 9). Additionally, it is a good source of Omega 3 fatty acid, which can help prevent arterial sclerosis. Beyond just being used for medicinal purposes, Neem oil is also used in organic cosmetics such as soaps, shampoos, lotions, and creams. It is also effective as an organic bio-pesticide to repel insects like Japanese beetles, mealworms, and aphids.

Neem Oil Uses
• Treatment of skin ailments including boils, ulcers, eczema, and ring worm
• Combating skin fungus conditions such as athlete’s foot and lesions in the mouth and vagina
• Relieving more serious skin problems associated with chicken pox, small pox, herpes, and hepatitis B