The medical, insecticidal and religious significance of neem
tree is enshrined in mythology. The reference
is that when ‘amrit’, the heaven nectar, was being taken to God a few drops
fell on it. Since, then, the tree has assumed such an exalted position in our
life.
The bark is a tonic, as astringents, an antipyretic, a cure
of nausea and vomiting. It is a an effective cure for skin diseases and ulcers.
The leaf is a known antiseptic. It is extensively used in treating, urticaria,
glandular tumors, pimples, small pox , jaundice , ulcers tuberculosis of the
lymphatic glands , leprosy . rheumatism and worms.
Neem oil contains a compound ‘numbridin’ which is a powerful
remedy for various skin aliments and pyorrhea. It is also a hair tonic. Its
essence is used in toothpaste and beauty aids. The stems serve as
thoothbrushes, thoothpaste and thoothpicks.
The sweet smelling flower extract is a very good stimulant
and an effective cure for tonic indigestions. The gum that the tree exudes is
effective in curing chronic skin infections, leprosy and general debility. The
insecticidal value of the neem is rather phenomenal. A few leaves put into the
granary protects it from insects. A layer of neem leaves flods keep silks and woolens
moth- free. Neem is an air purifier and protects people from malaria and
cholera.
As a standard remedy for burns, neem leaves are soaked in
oil and smeared over burnt tissues. Boil neem leaves and make a concentrate to
treat fungus infections. First cool it and then make paste with a ripe banana
to apply over the infections and leave for half an hour. The boiled neem water
can be used for treatment of skin inflammations and dermatitis.
To restore facial beauty, use an emulsion made of lime juice
and coconut milk and add rose water, mix a paste made of neem leaves and turmeric
in the emulsion and apply over the affected spots . Wash face after an hour
with warm water in which neem leaves have been boiled.
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