Neem tree oil is a natural therapeutic product, vegetable oil received from seed and fruits of neem tree (Azadirachta indica) by cold pressure or solvent extraction. Neem is an evergreen tree which grows in South Asia region. For the last millennium, bark, leaves and seeds of neem tree have been used in Ayurvedic medicine, Unani and other traditional Indian alternative medical schools for healing a great variety of health conditions. Health benefits of neem oil and other related products are really very powerful, and Ayurveda gurus say that every three of four natural remedies in Indian culture have an ingredient which is derived from neem tree. This tree has a second name, which is ‘a rural pharmacy’, and the popularity of this medicinal plant in modern India, as well as in the neighboring countries, is very high.
In addition to the above, neem tree is considered one of the most studied herbal remedies in modern India. It is reported that neem oil benefits can be used not only for healing humans, but also for healing animals, and even other plants. This natural product has very strong repellent, anti-bacterial, anti-fungus, and regenerative properties, which can help in preventing various problems and supporting overall health of an individual, an animal or a plant. Pure neem oil has very sheer yellow color, and it usually combines the odors of garlic and peanuts.
Neem Tree Oil
Numerous benefits of neem oil are derived from its rich content, and there are over 150 active elements in this natural remedy. It has plenty of very valuable natural fatty acids, including Omega-3 (linoleic acid), Omega-6 (oleic acid), stearic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, and so on. Also, this natural product contains plenty of steroids like stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and others.
Traditional uses and benefits of neem oil include the treatment of various skin problems like acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, or eczema, as well as such illnesses or diseases as Erysipelas, Scrofula, tetanus, Urticaria, and others. Neem oil is a very good natural diuretic which can be used to stimulate detoxification and prevent various kidney problems. It is an effective natural remedy for fever, as well as a great solution to reduce other symptoms of common cold, the flu, and other respiratory system conditions, including even tuberculosis. As a natural emmenagogue, neem oil can be recommended to all women who are suffering from various irregularities and ailments related to menstruation. This natural remedy s most commonly used in three forms: topical, oral, and vaginal. It is also believed that neem oil has slight contraceptive properties and can be used as birth control, though there are no scientific evidences of these kind of neem oil benefits.