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Neem Oil (Meliaceae Family-Azadiracta indica)

  Native to India where it is considered a "sacred gift of nature to man", Neem Oil is derived from the seeds of the neem tree. This tree, whose benefits have been known for 4000 years is described by the natives as the “the village pharmacy” due to its wide spectrum of medicinal qualities. Its oil possesses powerful antidermatonic and anthelmintic properties and is widely used in treating chronic malaria, bed bugs, ulcers, bad teeth, syphilis, leprosy, and other diseases. Externally, the oil is applied as an antiseptic dressing in leprosy, suppurating glands, urticaria, and for chronic skin diseases like eczema, scabies, ringworm, and maggot infested wounds. It is also used for killing lice, fleas, ticks, and bacterial growth in the mouth.

  Neem oil is especially beneficial for curing skin ailments. The oil contains fatty acids which build collagen, promote wound healing and maintains the skin’s elasticity. It is a powerful insect repellant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and strengthens the body’s overall immune responses. Among Neem's many benefits, the one that is most immediatly practical is the control of farm and household pests. Some entomologists now conclude that neem has such remarkable powers for controlling insects that it will usher in a new era in safe, natural pesticides, neem compounds usually leave the pests alive for some time, but so repelled, debilitated or hormonally distrupted that the crops, people and animals are protected. Extracts from its extremely bitter seeds and leaves may, in fact be the ideal insecticides, the attack many prstiferous species. For centuries, India's farmers have known that the neem trees withstand the periodic infestations of locusts. A substance found in neem, salannin, is a similarly powerful repellent. It also stops many insects from touching even the plants they find most delectable. Indeed , it deters certain biting insects MORE effectivly than the synthetic chemical called "DEET" (N,N-diethy-Im-toluamide) which is now found in hundreds of consumer insect repellents. In tests over the last decade, entomologists have found that neem materials can affect more than 200 insect species as well as some mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and even a few viruses. the tests have included several dozen serious farm and household pests.
 
  Although neem is one of the most ancient and most widely used herbs on earth, intense scientific investigations of the properties of neem are only now being undertaken. During the course of the freedom movement in India, led by Mahatma Gandhi, there was an upsurge of the ‘Swadeshi’ or nationalistic sentiment. This led to a move to encourage ‘Swadeshi’ science. Neem research in India was a part of this movement. Pioneering work on the possible commercial use of Neem oil and cake was done by the Indian Institute of science in Bangalore during the 1920s. These studies have confirmed the efficacy of its traditional uses and are finding even more uses for neem.

Psoriasis - Neem seed oil and leaf extracts may be the wonder cure for psoriasis. It relieves the itching and pain while reducing the scale and redness of the patchy lesions.
Herpes - Recent tests in Germany show that neem extracts are toxic to the herpes virus and can quickly heal cold sores.
Periodontal disease – Neem oil has been proven to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. Mix oil into your toothpaste to prevent cavities and gingivitis.
Dermatology - Neem oil is highly effective in treating skin disorders like acne, shingles, eczema, itching, dandruff, and warts.
Allergies - Neem inhibits allergic reactions when applied externally or consumed.
Ulcers - Neem extracts give significant protection from discomfort and speed the healing of gastric and duodenal lesions.
Hepatitis - Tests in the U.S. show neem adversely effects the virus that causes Hepatitis B.
Fungi - Neem is toxic to several fungi which attack humans, including those that cause athlete’s foot and ringworm, and Candida, an organism that causes yeast infections and thrush.
Cancer - Polysaccharides and limonoids found in neem bark, leaves and seed oil reduced tumors and cancers without side effects.
External parasites - Neem oil quickly kills external parasites and is safer and just as effective as a standard treatment for head lice, ticks, fleas, and scabies.
Insecticide & Insect repellant- Neem is an excellent insect repellant. Its extracts have been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use on food crops. It is non-toxic to birds, animals, beneficial insects or man and protects crops from OVER 200 of the most costly pests!

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