Want to Know - Amazing Facts about Neem

    Amazing Facts about Neem     

Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to the Indian subcontinent, i.e. India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. It is typically grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees also grow in islands located in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.

Traditional Medicinal Use

Neem products are believed by Siddha and Ayurvedic practitioners to be

·       Anthelmintic,

·       Antifungal,

·       Antidiabetic,

·       Antibacterial,

·       Antiviral,

·       Contraceptive, and Sedative.

Neem tree is also used in many medicinal treatment like skin diseases, healthy hair, improve liver function, detoxify the blood,  Pest and disease control, fever reduction, dental  treatments, cough, asthma, ulcers, piles, intestinal worms, urinary diseases etc.

It is considered a major component in siddha medicine and Ayurvedic and Unani medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin diseases. Neem oil is also used for healthy hair, to improve liver function, detoxify the blood, and balance blood sugar levels. Neem leaves have also been used to treat skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, etc.

Neem leaf paste is used in the treatment of acne, measles and chicken pox.Practitioners of traditional Indian medicine recommend that patients suffering from chicken pox sleep on Neem leaves.

Other Uses

As a Good Cosmetic:

Neem is perceived in India as a beauty aid. Powdered leaves are a major component of at least one widely used facial cream. Purified neem oil is also used in nail polish and other cosmetics.

Pest and Disease Control:       

Neem (Ineem) is a key ingredient in non-pesticidal management, providing a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides. Neem seeds are ground into a powder that is soaked overnight in water and sprayed onto the crop. To be effective, it must be applied repeatedly, at least every ten days. Neem does not directly kill insects on the crop. It acts as an anti-feedant, repellent, and egg-laying deterrent, protecting the crop from damage. The insects starve and die within a few days. Neem also suppresses the hatching of pest insects from their eggs. Neem-based fertilizeres have been effective against the pest southern armyworm. Neem cake is often sold as a fertilizer.

As a Fertilizer:

Neem extract is added to fertilizers (urea) as a nitrification inhibitor.

Bird repellent:

Neem leaf boiled in water can be used as a very cost-effective bird repellent, especially for sparrows.

Adverse Effect

Insufficient research has been done to assess the purported benefits of neem, however. In adults, short-term use of neem is safe, while long-term use may harm the kidneys or liver; in small children, neem oil is toxic and can lead to death. Neem may also cause miscarriages, infertility, and low blood sugar.

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Written by Chandan Shrivastav on 26 Feb 2018.

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