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Ingredients :
Standardized extract of Azadirachita Indica (10:1 extract ratio, 3% Bitters)
Servings Per Container: 60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg. each
Suggested use :
One capsule two times daily or as directed by your physician
60 vegetarian capsules 500 mg each
Indications:
In India the Neem Tree is known as the village pharmacy because of its many diverse uses. Some of its recommended uses are for treating fevers, digestive disturbances, skin problems, and general fatigue. It has been used for intestinal parasites, malaria, diabetes, fungal infections, and inflammatory diseases. We have successfully treated many of the symptoms of Lyme disease with Neem. Specifically the arthritic symptoms associated with Lyme disease have been shown to be dramatically reduced with the use of Neem. Neem generally can help with the treatment of most kinds of arthritic conditions. We recommend that Neem be taken with Boswellia or Joint Support to treat arthritis and joint and muscle pain. It is the herb of choice for the treatment of all sorts of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, skin rashes, and dermatitis. Neem posesses similar benefits of Echinacea & Goldenseal.
Used daily, Neem is known to purify the blood. According to Ayurvedic physicians Neem is called "Sarva Roga Nivarini": The One That Can Cure All Ailments. Even Gandhi revered Neem and called for additional scientific investigation into the powerful herb as part of his program to revitalize Indian traditions.
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Clinical Uses :
Nearly each and every part of Neem is useful to treat different disorders as follows :
Bark : It is bitter, tonic, astringent & useful in fever, thirst, Nausea, vomiting & skin diseases.
Leaves : The leaves are well reputed from very ancient times to be useful in skin disorders. As an external application to ulcers & skin diseases.
Flowers : Flowers are used in a variety of forms such as ointments, liniments, poultice etc.
Seeds : The seeds of Neem contain oil known as margosa oil. The powder of seeds is used as an external application on hair-roots to treat dandruff and scalp infections. It is useful to treat haemorrhoids and fistula.
Seed oil : The oil derived from seeds of Neem is highly potent wound healer; hence this oil is used to treat chronic wounds, diabetic foot, dry psoriasis and other skin disorders.
Therapeutic uses of Neem :
Immune System:
Neem (oil, seed or leaf applied topically or leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Allergies (by minimizing the activity of Histamine during allergic reactions). research
Neem suppresses/kills some forms of Detrimental Bacteria including:
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Eschericia coli peer-reviewed research
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Helicobacter pylori
- Klebsiella pneumoniae peer-reviewed research
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae peer-reviewed research
- Salmonella
- Staphylococcus aureus peer-reviewed research
- Streptococcus pyogenes
Neem inhibits several types of Detrimental Fungi including:
- Candida albicans peer-reviewed research
- Candida tropicalis peer-reviewed research
- Epidermophyton
- Microsporum
- Trichophyton
Neem suppresses some types of Detrimental Protozoa:
- Neem suppresses the Plasmodium Protozoa that cause Malaria and reduces -Fevers in Malaria patients: research
- Neem suppresses/kills Plasmodium berghei. research
- Neem suppresses/kills Plasmodium falciparum. research
- Neem (cream applied topically to the Vagina as a vaginal lubricant) suppresses Trichomonas vaginalis. research
Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) reduces Fevers. research
Neem (leaf extract or bark extract consumed internally) reduces Inflammation (due to the Sodium Nimbinate content of Neem). research
Neem inhibits the replication of some types of Viruses:
- Neem (leaf extract or tea consumed orally) inhibits the replication of the HIV virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). references
- Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) inhibits the replication of the Dengue Viru(the cause of Dengue Fever). research
- Neem (leaf extract consumed orally and/or seed oil applied topically) accelerates the healing of the lesions associated with Herpes Simplex ViruType 1 (according to anecdotal reports). research
- Neem inhibits the replication of Polio Viruses. peer-reviewed research
Sexual System
Neem (cream applied topically to the vagina as a vaginal lubricant) alleviates some cases of Leukorrhea (where Leukorrhea is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis or Candida albicans).
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Metabolism
Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) lowers Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (both Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients).
Skin and Hair: - Scabies, Dermatitis, Urticaria, wounds mainly Diabetic foot, Leprosy & other skin disorders. Neem must be used internally (as Neem Patra Churna) as well as externally (as Neem Taila / Neem Patra Kalka) in all Dermatological disorders.
Neem (as an ingredient in Soaps and Skin creams applied topically) alleviates Acne and can prevent further infection of the Skin's Pores in Acne patients.
Neem (cream/lotion of Neem seed or leaf applied topically or Neem seed oil applied topically or Neem leaf extract consumed orally) accelerates the healing of Burns and helps to prevent infections occurring at the site of Burns. research
Neem (paste made from leaves applied topically) alleviates the external symptoms (e.g. Itching, Scarring and Rash) of Chickenpox. Neem (leaf consumed orally) may accelerate the healing of Chickenpox.
Neem (applied topically to the Scalp) alleviates Dandruff.
Neem (consumed internally or applied topically) alleviates Dry Skin.
Neem (consumed internally or applied topically) alleviates Eczema.
Neem (seed oil or leaf extract applied topically or leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Hemorrhoids.
Neem (seed oil or leaf extract applied topically) helps to prevent some types of Insect Bites/Stings (especially Mosquito bites). research
Neem (seed oil applied topically and leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Psoriasis.
Neem (applied topically) alleviates Rashes (according to anecdotal reports).
Neem (cream applied topically together with Neem leaf capsules consumed orally) alleviates Shingles - Neem may also attack the Herpes Zoster Virus that causes Shingles. research
Neem (applied topically) alleviates Tinea (due to its ability to suppress/kill the Epidermophyton and Trichophyton Fungi that cause Tinea): research
- Clinical studies have demonstrated that topical application of Neem Oil has totally cured 75% of cases of Tinea within three days.
Neem (applied topically) is claimed to kill Warts (according to anecdotal reports).
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Digestive disorders :-Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Gastritis.
Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Heartburn.
Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates Indigestion.
Neem (consumed internally) can kill Intestinal Parasites.
Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) alleviates some types of Peptic Ulcers (Gastric Ulcers and Duodenal Ulcers) by suppressing the Helicobacter pylori Bacteria that is responsible for many cases of Peptic Ulcers.
Respiratory disorders : - Allergic bronchitis and pulmonary Kochs.
Fevers : - Typhoid, Malaria and P.U.O.
Immuno-deficiency disorders :- Neem acts as potent immuno-modulatory agent hence it is highly effective in natural immuno-deficiency or recurrent infections a well as patients on long term steroid therapy.
Daily consumption of few 'Neem patra' is vital to keep fit and this 'tradition' is well practiced in rural part of India from generations to generations. Even in mega-cities like Mumbai, all Hindus follow the ancient tradition of 'chewing few Neem patra on the auspicious day of Gudhi Padawa.
Ref: Dr. J.P. Ranade
Additional Research
Products from the neem tree have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Today scientific research validates the traditional uses of Neem in both the maintenance of general health and skin care. In addition, it has been used historically to treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, and to boost the immune system. Widely available in India, Neem products till recently were virtually absent from the American market, where the scientific validation gives them an edge over many less proven products. Another big plus for neem products is their environmental friendliness; the tree grows on marginal soils, and every part of it can be used.Anecdotal reports of neem date back to the Middle Ages. Accounts of its successful use in treating skin lesions and a variety of ailments come from around the world. On the Indian sub-continent researchers have found more than 60 medicinal uses. Today, modern science validates many of these traditional uses for a variety of health problems. Research on the therapeutic benefits of neem continues unabated all over the world. Refer to the following bibliographyfor further information about the many properties of neem and its ongoing research.
Clinical studies of Neem :
Few clinical studies with very promising results are listed below:
The gum from bark of Neem is a stimulant and demulcent tonic. It possesses anti-leprosy, antispirochaetal and immenagogue properties (Nadkrani, 1954; Dastar, 1970; satyavathi et al., 1976; Subramanian, 1986).
Neem oil inhibits the growth of all the three strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. pyrogens var. aureus (Chopra et al., 1956).
The water extract (10 per cent) of leaves shows antiviral activity (Rao et al., 1969).
Nimbidin from Neem oil is effective in various skin diseases (Satyavathi et al., 1976).
Neem products are used for treatment of a whole gamut of diseases, including skin infection, cardiovascular disorder, diabetes and cancer. It has important fungicidal and anti-malarial properties. (Govindachari, 1992).
Modern pharmacology of Neem :
Chloroform extract of A.indica displayed significant inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms and effective healing of infected wounds (Thaker et al., 1986).
The leaf extract of A.indica was found to markedly blocked aflatoxin biosynthesis (98 per cent) and also inhibited the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus to some extent (60 to 70 per cent) that proves anti-bacterial property of A.indica.
The aqueous extract of A.indica inhibits the generation of chemiluminescene by activated human poly - morphonuclear leucocytes. This mechanism shown primarily by the phenolic compounds of A.indica may account for a major part of the anti-inflammatory activity of the drug that has been confirmed in the experimental models (Van der Nat et al., 1991).
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