Applications
Neem oil is an excellent moisturising oil with a wide spectrum of action and is highly medicinal in nature. It has been very effective in the treatment of head lice in children. Scalp conditions like dandruff, scaling and even hair loss improve with the use of neem oil, and yellow or brittle nails (caused by the presence of yeast or fungi) are normalised by its use.
Chronic skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and ringworm respond well to neem oil. It is very effective in the treatment of athletes' foot, thrush, candida infestations and herpes.
Neem is an extremely effective insect repellent, without being toxic to pets or humans. For topical use the strong odour and colour can be masked by blending with another good quality vegetable oil and using appropriate essential oils. |
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Safety Data
Generally considered to be free from harm, unless used at very high levels. |
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About the Product
The neem tree is native to India but is widely planted and naturalised in semiarid areas throughout Asia and Africa. With an extensive and deep root system, the tree can grow luxuriantly even in marginal and leached soils, and thrives up to an elevation of 1500m.
The evergreen tree is medium to large and is characterised by its short straight trunk, furrowed dark brown to grey bark, and dense rounded crowns of pinnate leaves. The honey-scented white flowers, found in clusters, are produced between February and May. The fruits are green drupes which turn golden yellow as they ripen during June and July.
The medicinal properties of neem's fruit, seeds, oil, leaves, roots and bark have been utilised in Ayurvedic medicine for many hundreds of years. Neem is mentioned in 'Charak Samhita', an example of early Ayurvedic literature.
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