Neem is known to have medicinal properties that can help us in many different ways. It has been in constant use since ancient times. Its powers are widely known for healing.
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The parts of the entire neem tree whether it may be the bark, leaves, seeds, roots or oil can be used for various different purposes in medicine. It has been inculcated in the Ayurvedic and the Indian Unani systems and has benefitted numerous people. In fact, recently neem has been acquainted with Tropical America and Africa with its powerful qualities that have the power to make enormous changes.
The only reason that neem is not being used widely all over the world is the lack of its curable evidence. Even though it is majorly used as a general antiseptic, homemade antibacterial juices, tooth plaque etc on a daily basis in indian households.
In addition to its occasional use as medicines, Indians use this tree for different purposes on a daily basis based on their personal understanding and knowledge of the tree itself. And surely it has brought wonders to their life that they prefer continuing it.
It is broadly found everywhere in India, specifically in the northern and central region. The public has even planted it in their gardens and houses for easy access. The plant does not require much attention while growing except the basics of proper sunlight, adequate water and space to grow and flourish.
A few very essential yet common uses of neem are-
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Neem as a Dental relief
People across the ages have been using its twigs as a toothbrush with inbuilt toothpaste. They use the twigs just like a normal toothbrush by biting and chewing on it to extract the retained fluid of the twig that acts as an antiseptic.
For now there is no proven evidence of this, but the cause is unsure. Whether the massage of gums or keeping the plaque at bay or the antiseptic effect is being considered to be in action of its effect. But it provides relief using all three effects.
It is the easiest way to use the neem twig as a brush and keep your teeth and gums healthy and other periodontal diseases at bay .
Neem for Lice
People who suffer from lice understand that it might become difficult to extract all of this at once. But by inculcating a shampoo with neem extract in your routine for a while can make a huge difference. The massaging of the scalp with a neem extract shampoo can act as an antiseptic which kills the lice and freshens the scalp.
Neem for Immunity
During Monsoons, when our body is prone to various different diseases , Neem acts as an immunity booster as well. It is advised to boil a few leaves of neem in water and consume the warm water. It not only cleanses your body free of toxins but also increases your immunity to fight against the diseases.
Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid etc also require neem treatment in order to accelerate the recovery and attain its anti inflammatory qualities. It even destroys harmful cancerous cells in your body.
Neem for Skin
Skincare can be done using a proper pattern but neem acts on top of all. The oil from the seeds of the tree is not very hard to find in India. It is led in to treat discoloration, hyperpigmentation and pimples on the face. Application of this oil on the skin and massaging it into the effective area before sleeping has enormous benefits. It helps the skin to stay intact and free of wrinkles and fine lines. The oil used to apply to the face must be warm not hot and shall be massaged into the skin for proper benefits.
The powder of the dun dried leaves can also be used as a face pack in order to cleanse the skin free of any excess sebum production and bacteria.
The versatility of the tree is incomparable. Even though there is no certain proof of its effects all over the world, it surely has an amazing list of evidence that people have been providing from their own experience. It can cure the least to the most, keeping us all safe and sound.