One of the ancient medicines used in Ayurvedhic and Siddha trials is Neem leaves, the rich medicinal qualities the nature offers for us well-being. There are more than 150 biological and chemical compound inside the neem which can be blended with other medicines or solely consumed for many health ailments.
Neem acts as an Anti-bacterial, Anti-carcinogenic and also Anti-inflammatory agent for human bodies to develop the right immune system to eradicate the toxins accumulated inside our body system. There are numerous ways to use this nature’s best gift, both as a raw form or as herbal blend and powder.
Neem tree itself acts as a medical wonder airing the wind around it with effective medicinal properties. Having many neem trees around your house was a pre historic culture in south-east Asian countries. A person under the shadow of a neem tree will receive numerous benefits refreshing the body and mind.
The southern part of India, especially in Tamil Nadu the neem tree is almost considered as a sacred tree of life and were used as a part of integral medicine for last three thousand years. Here is a small orderly analysis of what Neem leaves can do to our wellness and for improving health.
Removing Toxic Substances
Neem leaves acts as an effective detoxifier to remove unwanted waste inside our body. When the fine neem leaves are consumed in a raw form by making it into a paste by blending it with water, it will push out all the toxins out through the movement of bowels or even as a vomit sometimes. So in general the body misuses through consuming bad foods and sedentary lifestyles can be rectified through this wonderful Detoxing agent.
Hair and Skin Benefits
Itching, Ring Worms, Insect bites and Skin rashes can be easily cured with the help of Neem leaves. Since the leaves have an anti-bacterial property it can remove the germs and shield the skin layer with new cells. It is effective while directly consumed or when applied over the affected area as well.
When the neem leaves are made into a paste form and used as an alternative for a shampoo it removes all the dandruff present inside the scalp, enriching nutrients makes the hair follicles more strong adapting to stresses in the outside environment.
Eye-Care
Put some neem leaves inside a water tray and leave it for few hours. Wash the eyes with that neem water regularly for some ten days. It will both improve the eye sight and also removes any infection caused inside the retina connecting nerves.
Immunity Booster
The detoxifying property of the neem leaves will re-arrange the entire immune system by switching the genetic association of a person’s immune system. So the regular consumption will readily increase the quality of our immune system, protecting us from many infections and rare diseases. In some ancient medicinal approaches some chronic ailments like Cancer and other blood related issues are cured through neem leaves and turmeric powder in its purest form.
Digestion
Neem Leaves acts as a Colon cleanser destroying all bad bacteria inside our stomach and intestines. It can improve our bodies’ ability to digest hard foods like Carbohydrates and proteins converting it into glucose and amino acids respectively.
Oral Health
Neem stick was an organic brush for thousands of years in the southern regions of India. People used only neem sticks as their brushing option which will kill germs caused by food and strengthening the root and enamel of the teeth series. Eating neem leaves in its purest form or brushing your teeth everyday with Neem Stick can be very effective for all Teeth related issues.