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Benefits Of Neem
Neem is beneficial for preventing and
treating a wide variety of ailments and conditions.
From battling the common cold to dealing with diabetes, neem
can play a vital role.
For instance, infectious diseases can
be controlled with neem because of it's antiseptic,
anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Bacterial
infections such as sore throats, tuberculosis and food
poisoning can benefit from taking neem leaf internally.
Viral infections such as influenza, hepatitis and
mononucleosis should be treated with neem internally, while
chicken pox, shingles and cold sores are best treated by
taking neem leaf internally along with topical applications
of neem leaf and oil to the infected areas. It's
anti-fungal properties make topical applications of neem an
effective treatment for jock itch, athlete's foot, ringworm,
yeast infections, thrush and diaper rash.
Sufferers of skin diseases like
psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, acne, dry skin, dandruff, itchy
scalp, skin ulcers and warts will find relief with topical
neem treatments. Neem has been used since ancient
times to treat skin problems, and is considered by many to
be equal or even superior to aloe in it's healing
properties.
Neem has been used in India and all of
South Asia for thousands of years as the preferred method of
maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The people of
India chew neem twigs until the ends become like bristles of
a brush, and then use the natural "toothbrush" to clean
their teeth after meals. Neem toothpaste and mouthwash
are now available, and can help sufferers of periodontal
diseases such as pyorrhea and gingivitis find relief, as
well as prevent cavities and toothaches.
To add to this, neem is also used to
treat digestive disorders, circulatory disorders, nervous
disorders and even parasites such as lice, scabies and
intestinal worms. Neem bark is also recognized for
it's immunomodulatory polysaccharide compounds, which appear
to increase the production of antibodies. These
compounds along with many others greatly affect the body's
immune system, contributing to the body's natural ability to
fight off disease and infections. |
