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NEEM
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Neem has a very wide
range of uses, from
toothaches to bug repellent
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NEEM |
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Neem is used in
India the way that
tea tree is used in
australia |
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Neem is an evergreen
that grows in the
tropics and
sub-tropics. Neem
has been used widely
in Indian
traditional med-icine
for various
therapeutic purposes
and to protect
against new
diseases.
Scientific
investigations
carried out during
the last two decades
have reported
anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal and
anti-viral
properties of Neem. |
The medicinal uses are
attributed to several
compounds including azadirachtin and
meliantriol. Neem products have
been used against
heat rash, boils,
wounds, chicken pox,
fungal infections,
parasites, lice,
Dental infections
and respiratory
infections.
It is also found in
a variety of
personal hygiene
products, insect
repellents and
natural pesticides.
Neem -based
pesticide
formulations are
safe, natural, and
biodegradable
unlike chemical and
synthetic
pesticides, which
leave behind
residues polluting
air, water and
soil.
Neem can be
purchased as an essential
oil, cream, salve or
ointment. Neem is
usually used on the skin, as
a mouthwash, or as an
inhalation. In North
America it is rarely used
internally but it is used in
India for internal
conditions. It can
also be found in hygiene
products and natural
pesticides. Essential
oils are concentrated
substances and should not be
used internally without
supervision.
There has never been
a report of the
topical or dental
application of neem
causing an adverse
side effect. It is
always recommended
that personal
reaction and
tolerance to herbal
products be tested
at the onset of use
for any new
supplement. The
safety of neem in
children, pregnant women and
nursing mothers has not been
determined. |
Neem - QUICK
FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaves, seed
kernel,
bark. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Toothache,
mouth
irritation,
skin
infections,
fungal
infections,
lice,
dandruff,
respiratory
infections,
aromatherapy,
pesticide,
insect
repellent.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Oil by drop,
or diluted,
on affected
area several
times a
day.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Clove,
eucalyptus,
thyme,
oregano. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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There has
never been a
report of
the topical
or dental
application
of neem
causing an
adverse side
effect.
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The safety
of neem in
children,
pregnant
women and
nursing
mothers has
not been
determined.
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2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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