If there is one medicinal plant that can be truly called “versatile” then it is the neem plant-it is perhaps the most useful traditional medicinal plant in India. Commonly known as the margosa tree, the scientific name for the neem tree is Azadirachta indica. As the name suggests (indica), the neem tree is indigenous to India. Almost every part of the neem tree finds a place in traditional medicine.
Neem is known to be useful in relieving piles, intestinal worms, blood morbidity (removes toxins from the blood and enhances blood flow to the various parts of the body), itching, and skin diseases like ring worm, scabies, wound and skin ulcers. Neem is also a natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antifungal and therefore protects against infections.
Studies have also shown that neem has a chemopreventive (ability to protect against cancer) property. The study conducted at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi showed that neem significantly inhibits cancer tumours and can be used effectively as part of a preventive strategy for various diseases including cancer.
Refs:
1. Biswas K, et al. Current Science. 2002;82(11):1336-45.
2. Dasgupta T, et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2004;92(1):23-36.
Commonly known as the margosa tree, the scientific name for the neem tree is Azadirachta indica. As the name suggests (indica), the neem tree is indigenous to India. Almost every part of the neem tree finds a place in traditional medicine. here
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