The benefits of neem

 

The benefits of neem are exceptionally exceptional to the human body as well as to the environment.

The scientific name of neem is Azadirachta indica and it is also commonly known as Indian lilac and it is extensively grown, found and used in India and its native countries and as well as it is found in parts of Africa, the Caribbean countries and South and Central America. There are around more than 25 million neem trees in India. 

The benefits of neem are so vital that it is been used for more than 4,000 years in Indian Ayurvedic System or Traditional Indian Medicine System. Neem is derived from the sanskrit word “Nimba” which comes from the term “Nimbati Syasthyamdadati” which means “to give good health”. 

It is also renowned as “Village Pharmacy/Dispensary” because of the fact that it is easily available, easy to grow as it does not need much care, highly versatile as all the parts of neem tree has incredible medicinal utilisation and has a long life(The neem tree lives around 150-200 years).

BENEFITS OF NEEM TO THE HUMAN BODY

1. Benefits of Neem for Skin

Cosmetic industry thrives on few items and one of them is neem. Have you ever wondered why? Neem has many active compounds which has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antioxidant properties which studies have shown has an immense effect on improving skin quality and helps to cure acne, dark spots and other skin related issues. Consuming neem in oral form(Please do read the contraindications given at the bottom) as well as applying it on the affected area of skin, together does wonders.

2. Benefits of Neem for Hair

Neem also have compounds which are highly rich in anti-parasitic properties which helps in tackling hair issues such as premature greying of hair, dandruff, lice, etc. Oral intake of neem(Please do read the contraindications given at the bottom) and also applying neem over hair, collectively produces remarkable results.

3. Benefits of Neem for Oral Hygeine

It is a very traditional practice in India to use datun, i.e, to chew neem twigs which is like an ancient time toothbrush. Ancients were aware about the fact that neem has compounds which are anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and antiseptic which helps to maintain oral hygiene and dental health.

4. Other Potential Benefits

(1)Neem promotes liver and kidney health which we often neglect when it comes to overall fitness. Neem has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which reduces oxidative stress which is responsible for hampering liver and kidney. If you are inclined to know how to improve lung health as well, I recommend going through this blog How to improve Lung Health?

(2)Neem is also recommended for people with diabetes because it has anti-diabetic properties and helps in controlling the sugar levels(Please do read the contraindications).

(3)Neem is a great cure of viral diseases such as chicken pox, small pox, measles, etc.

(4)Neem helps in curing intestinal ulcers due to its anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the inflammation response.

If you want to become a healthy person in and out , you should also focus on your surroundings which contributes a lot to your overall physical, mental and spiritual health. So, let’s take a look at what benefits do neem serve to the environment in which we live in!

BENEFITS OF NEEM TO THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Eco-friendly Fertilizer

Neem is used in manures, fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides not only because of its anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and insecticidal properties but also because it is extremely rich in nitrogen which makes it perfect for such utility and moreover, it does not even degrade the soil quality.

2. Air Purifier

It is always suggested to plant more and more neem trees because it is considered among one of the top air purifying trees in the world because its rate of photosynthesis is immensely high because of which it produces a lot of oxygen.

3. Preserver

Neem because of its amazing properties helps to preserve stored grains like pulses, wheat, etc., from insects and is also used as a natural mosquito repellent.

The often asked question which males have a lot of concern with:

DOES CONSUMING NEEM FOR LONG-TERM LOWERS THE SPERM COUNT?

The answer is yes, it does lower the sperm count if oral intake is extensive because of the spermicidal properties it possess but studies have explicitly proven that neither it has any sort of permanent effect on the sperm count, the moment you will stop the intake of neem, your sperm count will again go back to normal in matter of few weeks and nor it affects your libido, erection rate and sexual life/health.

[NOTE:-If you are orally consuming neem for a short-period of time, then it is anyway not going to affect your sperm count, while rendering all its benefits.]

FORMS OF NEEM CONSUMPTION

1.Neem oil-Applied on hair and skin.

2.Neem juice, neem tablets and neem powder are its oral form of consumption.

3.Neem water, which is derived by boiling the neem into the water is also used for bathing purpose and washing the fruits and vegetables.

CONTRAINDICATIONS { DISCLAIMER }

Despite of neem possessing such brilliant properties, there are still some exceptional cases in which a person should strictly avoid the oral consumption of it and those are:

(1)Infants or kids (2)Pregnant women

(3)People suffering with auto-immune diseases like arthritis, diabetes, etc., should definitely consult a doctor before taking it.

(4)People who have undergone or will undergo surgery or organ transplant.

(5)People with infertility or low sperm count..

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