Medicinal Use of Neem

1. Medicinal Use of Neem

2. Introduction of Neem Tall ever green tree • Native to South Asia • Nim, Nimmi, Vepa, Tamarkha • AzadiractaIndica • MeliaAzadirachta • Mittha or sweet Neem • Karwa or bitter Neem • English name is Margosa • Sanskrit, it is called Nimba

3. 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 Neem Seed

4. Neem fruit and seed

5. 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 Neem BarkandNeem leaves

6. 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

7. 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

8. Bark: Curative of fever • Flower: Elimination of intestine worms

9. Fruit: Diabetes, leprosy, eye problem • Twig: Asthma, cough • Gum: Scabies, wounds, skin diseases,

10. Seed: Intestine worms, leprosy • Oil: Intestine worms, skin diseases • Root: Refrigerant, diuretic

11. 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

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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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