Ailments and Neem
The use of Neem for controlling gastric hyperacidity and ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections and Neem
Neem's antibiotic and antiviral properties can be delivered to the urinary tract by drinking neem leaf tea made with five (5) neem leaves twice per dayfor one week.
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Toothache and Neem
Neem's pain-relieving compounds will temporarily reduce the discomfort of a toothache. The vasodilation and anti-inflammatory compounds will reduce the pressure on nerves that can cause the toothache. To reduce the pain and inflammation, put a few drops of neem leaf extract gums near the site of the pain.
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Pyorrhea and Neem
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Infectious Diseases and Neem
Thrush and Neem
Drinking neem leaf tea will promote healing and reduce the pain and inflammation. Children under 12 should only gargle with the tea and not swallow. For the redness appearing on the skin around the mouth, a neem-based cream should be applied regularly until the infection has cleared....READ MORE
Yeast Infection and Neem
For infections of the skin, rubbing a neem-based cream on the affected areas several times per day, especially after washing or getting the area wet, will relieve the itching, heal the skin and get rid of the infection.
For vaginal yeast infections, a neem-based cream can be applied with cotton swabs or douche with neem leaf extract. Drinking three cups of neem tea for several days will help rid the body of both external and internal infection....READ MORE
Warts and Neem
Neem absorbs viruses and prevents them from infecting cells. Since warts are caused by viruses, neem is effective in treating them. To treat the wart, cover it with whole neem leaves or soak the gauze portion of a small bandage with neem leaf extract or a neem based cream and place it over the wart. Change the bandage and reapply daily. After a week, check the area to determine the progress of the treatment.
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Called the "American sleeping sickness", neem extracts prevent the deadly chagas disease (Beard, 1989) by preventing the
Antibacterial compoundes in neem protect the skin while immune stimulating compounds help deeper layers of the skin fight any pathogens below the surface.
These neem compounds help healthy skin retain its suppleness (Puri, 1993). After washing and drying the skin, rub a few drops of neem based cream on areas that are particularly susceptible to drying and wrinkles.
To supplement the beneficial effects of neem oil, apply a face pack made from neem bark. As the face pack dries, the soothing compounds of neem bark are absorbed into the skin. This helps to reduce wrinkles and will make the skin feel smoother and appear younger. It is an astringent mixture that tightens the skin and is particularly useful for hyper-sensitive people.
Kidney Problems
As guardians of the blood's purity, kidneys filter out the body's toxins.
When filtering out tremendous amounts of these toxins after an illness, the kidneys can become overworked. They can also be adversely affected by high blood pressure and infections in the blood.
To prevent kidney problems, drink neem tea or take neem leaf capsules with barley water at the onset of infection or for high blood pressure (Puri, 1993). This helps the body fight infections and lowers blood pressure, allowing the kidneys to perform under less stress.
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Jock Itch and Neem
Neem seed oil and leaf extracts have been used for centuries to prevent fungal infections in the tropical regions where neem is found. Using a neem-based powder will dry the area, kill the fungus and reduce the itching.
If the skin is reddened, a neem-based lotion can be substituted
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Gonorrhea and Neem
Neem creams used as a vaginal lubricant or birth control may be effective against the gonococcus bacteria (Garg, et al, undated).
Using a neem-based lubricating cream may be helpful in reducing the chance of contracting the disease. Lubricating creams containing at least 25 percent neem oil were used in the tests, so lesser percentages may not provide the protection witnessed in clinical trials.
Traditional treatment after infection calls for three cups of neem leaf tea daily for two weeks. If you require Neem products for this condition please contact me for further information.
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Fungi and Neem
Neem extracts are some of the most powerful antifungal plant extracts found in Indian pharmacopia against certain fungi (Khanna and Chandre, 1972); (Chary, et al, 1984).
In particular, research has shown that the compounds gedunin and nimbidol found in the neem leaf control several fungi which attack humans, including those that cause athlete's foot, ringworm, and even controls Candida, an organism that causes yeast infections and thrush (Thindand Dahiya, 1978); (David, 1965); (Murthy and Sirsi, 1958b); (Khan and Wassilew, 1987); (Khan, et al, 1991); (Kher, 1972).
Compounds found in neem leaf called quercetins (flavanoids) are effective antimycotics. (Khan et al,1988)
Two researchers, basing their study on the ancient tradition of using neem to purify the air around the sick, have found that neem smoke exhibited extreme suppression of fungal growth and germination (Upadhyay and Arora, 1975)....READ MORE
Food Poisoning and Neem
Salmonella bacteria, the major culprit in food poisoning, has been shown to be killed by neem extracts (Patel, 1962, 1965).
Although prevention is the best way to avoid food poisoning, once it has been ingested, neem is a viable option for reducing the length and severity of the attack.
Oral doses of neem leaf teas will soothe the upset stomach, help the body rid itself of the bacteria and provide relief from many of the miserable symptoms.
Traditional Remedy
• To reduce fevers in adults drink two cups of neem leaf tea made with five neem leaves each.
• Repeat, if needed, after four hours.
• Since some of the compounds in neem resemble those found in aspirin, neem is not recommended at his time for use by small children for fever reduction
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Earaches
• Heat one clove of garlic in one teaspoon of sesame oil.
• Let cool to just above body temperature.
• Add two drops of campho oil and five drops of neem leaf extract or neem oil, then drip into each ear.
• Use a bit of cotton in each ear to remove excess and to prevent it from running out.
Neem acts to relieve the localized pain receptors, reduce inflammation and kill bacteria that can cause earaches.
Diaper Rash and Neem
If your baby's skin is sensitive change diapers frequently, washing the area with clear water each time. Allow your baby's bottom to air dry. And use a soothing ointment any time pinkness occurs.
Bacterial or yeast infection.
These can cause an irritating skin rash that needs to be treated with prescription creams.
Contact your doctor if your baby has a rash that's stubborn and lasts more than a few days.
To help prevent diaper rash, avoid using super-absorbent disposable diapersbecause they tend to be changed less frequently.
If you're using cloth diapers, wash and rinse them thoroughly.
Select snap-on plastic pants instead of those with elastic binding for better air circulation.
Neem may be useful in preventing infection through the use of a neem-based cream as a vaginal lubricant. Immediately after intercourse or if the disease has taken hold, use of a douche made with water boiled with 50 neemleaves will act as a bactericide. For stubborn cases, supplement with two cups of neem tea daily for a week to attack the agents from inside.
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Cavities and Neem
Neem extracts have helped millions of people in south Asia avoid cavities despite a very limited access to modern dental care.
Brushing with neem twigs and chewing neem leaves and seeds after a meal has been the traditional dental care practice in this area. With available modern preparations many people are now using commercial products that contain thesame basic neem compounds.
Regular brushing with neem toothpaste and rinsing with neem mouth wash destroys cavity-causing bacteria, enhances the mouth immunity and prevents tartar and plaque buildup in much of the population of this area.
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Burns and Neem
Neem has been used for centuries to treat problems of the skin and to prevent infection (Singh, et al, 1979).
Neem reduces the pain, kills bacteria that can cause infection, stimulates the local immune system and promotes rapid healing with reduced scarring.
Burns are treated very effectively with a neem-based cream spread lightly on the affected area. Most minor burns can be treated successfully at home by following these steps:
• Cool the burn.
• Hold the burned area under cold running water for 15 minutes.
• If impractical immerse it in cold water or cover with cold compresses.
• Cooling the burn reduces swelling by carrying heat away from your skin.
• Don't use ice to cool a burn because it can further damage your skin.
• Don't use butter. Using butter on burned skin can further damage your skin and increase your risk of infection.
• Moisturize.
• Once a burn is completely cooled, apply a lotion or cream.
• It will help keep the burned area from drying out and may make the burn more comfortable as it heals.
• Continue to apply the cream until the burn has healed completely.
• Bandage the burn.
• Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage.
• Wrap the bandage loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. • Bandaging helps keep air off the area and reduces pain.
• Handle blisters with care.
• Fluid-filled blisters help protect against
infection, so don't break them.
• If they do break, wash the area with mild soap and water and then apply an antibiotic ointrnent and gauze bandage.
• Use over-the-counter pain relievers. If necessary, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help relieve the pain of minor burns.
• Without further treatment, most minor burns will usually heal in about one to two weeks. But make sure you monitor the burn for signs of infection.
• Sunburns may also be treated with neem based creams.
Blood Disorders and Neem
Neem has been a major blood tonic and blood purifier in the systems of medicine found in India and Pakistan. In an analysis of 36 plant drugs attributed with blood purifying properties, neem was found to have the widest range of beneficial effects (Vohora, 1986).
It is believed to removetoxins from the blood and promote a healthy circulation (Chattopadhyay, et al, 1992a).
Small amounts of neem leaf extracts have been found to protect the liver from damage when toxic agents were used to induce hepatocellular necrosis (Chattopadhyay, et al, 1992b).
Neem also can oxidize the blood to promote healing (Etkin, 1981).
Blood Poisoning
Diabetes
Kidney Problems
Poor Circulation
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Neem compounds can reduce blood clotting which often close blood vessels and cause heart attacks. Occasional prophylactic use of neem tea may help keep the blood free of excessive clotting.
Bad Breath and Neem
The usual reason for chronic bad breath is bacteria, infections or gastric upset.
Neem toothpastes and mouthwashes contain proven antibacterial and anti-viral compounds that can stop bad breath where it originates.
The most common site of bad breath causing bacteria is the back of the tongue. The bacteria that cause bad breath can form a film that is difficult to gargle away and must be either scraped or brushed away. Once the film is removed and the bacteria are exposed neem extract will easily destroy the bacteria.
If the cause is infection of the mouth, brushing the teeth and gums with neem toothpaste and rinsing afterward with neem extract will kill the infection and promote healing. For bad breath caused by gastric upset, ingestion of neem leaves or fresh seed kernel is traditionally recommended to relieve the upset and correct any acid imbalance.
Neem and high heart rates
Neem leaf extract exhibited anti-arrhythmic activity, returning to normal within eight minutes of administration, artificially induced arrhythmia.
Neem extracts can also decrease abnormally high heart rates. (Thompson and Anderson, 1978). Neem leaf tea several times a week may inhibit irregular heartbeats and help maintain normal heart rates.
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Tuberculosis and Neem
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that has been thought conquered untilrecently.
New strains resistant to antibiotics are claiming increasing numbers of lives.
Those weakened by AIDS are particularly susceptible but, as an airborne disease, it is very contagious. Neem oil and its isolate
nimbidol has shown antitubercular activity in sensitized guinea pigs (Murthyand Sirsi, 1958a).
Possibly related to hepatitis, "mono" should be treated with a mild neem tea three times a day for two weeks. The length and severity of the disease should be much improved if the regimen is followed.
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A dangerous disease, hepatitis can be transmitted through blood or by ingesting contaminated food or water. Studies have indicated that neem extracts can block infection by the virus that causes it (Unander, 1992).
Prevention is recommended by drinking neem leaf tea after eating shellfish and after swimming in or drinking water potentially contaminated with sewage.
Viral hepatitis is a deadly disease with no effective remedy. Indian tests indicate that as much as 80% of the test cases showed significant improvement when treated with neem. (Wagh, 1988)
Conjunctivitis and Neem
The inflammation of the eye can be treated with drops of room temperature neem tea prepared from powdered neem leaves. (Puri, 1993)
(Tincture should not be used due to the alcohol used in the extract.)
A few drops of the tea into each eye every three hours for one day should be sufficient.
One hour after taking aqueous leaf extracts or neem tea weak excitation and increased activity are seen, while decreased activity and lower muscular tone occur after five hours (Debelmas and Hache, 1976).
Nimbidin has a mild suppressive effect on the central nervous system (Pillaiand Santhakumari, 1984b).
Neem leaf extracts have shown to produce lower activity, respiratory rate and muscle tone passivity as well as dose-dependent hypothermia (Gandhi, 1988); (Singh, 1986).
The active compounds may be limonoids, because most seem to be able to pass the blood-brain barrier.
Epilepsy
Hives
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Encephalitis and Neem
An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in India was apparently ended when children were dosed twice a day with crushed neem leaves (Larson, 1993).
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Crush and smear a few neem leaves on areas affected. You'll be amazed at the relief you'll get from the itching and redness not to mention more mosquito bites.
Two percent Neem oil mixed in coconut oil, when applied to exposed body parts,
provides complete protection for twelve hours from bites of all anopheli.
Recipe for Neem Tea Distilled water should always be used when making tea. Measure one good handful, about one cup of whole leaf, to one quart of
water. If using leaf powder, use one ounce or one quarter cup of powder
per quart of water.
• Bring the water to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Add the whole leaf or powder.
• Cover and let it stand overnight or 24 hours.
With the leaf you simply strain the liquid, put into a bottle or jug and drink as needed.
When powder is used put the brew into a tall glass jar or bottle and let it stand in the refrigerator until the sediment settles to the bottom. Then draw off or siphon the liquid on top into a jug or storage bottle.