Neem uses of medical ayurvedic
Neem leaf is an essential ingredient in many ayurvedic remedies.
Indian hance known for thousands of years that taking neem has many benefits.
neem tree is well known not only for its medicinal properties but also for
taking care of environmental issues.
Acne Problems
The most
favourite home remedy that has been passed on from one generation to another is
about using neem to treat acne. To effectively put this to use,first boil a few
neem leaves in water (as explained before) and dab a cotton ball in that water
and then apply it evenly on your face. You can also use a neem-cucumber face
pack or neem-yoghurt face pack to keep a check on excessive oil secretion by
sebaceous gland.
Boil a few
neem leaves till the time they turn soft. You will notice the water turning
green because of the discolouration of the leaves. Strain this water and add
some of it in your bath water. Regularly taking bath with this water will help
in keeping skin infections under check. Neem leaves have antibacterial,
antifungal and antiviral properties and hence they are quite effective on skin
infections. It also soothes irritation and reduces inflammation without drying
the skin.
Care of Hair
Troubles
The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of neem come
in handy while treating scalp conditions.
- Neem oil helps in hair growth. Massage neem oil on your hair roots without breaking your hair strands. This will take care of your hair thinning problems as well.
- For dandruff control, apply a mixture of neem powder and water on your scalp and leave it for an hour before you shampoo your hair.
Malaria:
Neem is used to treat malaria fevers. One of the neem
components gedunin is very effective for treating malaria. Mosquitoes exposed
to odours of crushed neem leaves result in suppression of egg laying. Consuming
neem leaves is an acclaimed treatment of malaria.
Toning skin:
Neem leaves
for skin can also be used as a toner. Just dip a cotton ball in boiled neem
water and wipe your face with it overnight. This will clear acne, scars,
pigmentation and black heads. This potion can also be used as a hair rinse to
treat dandruff and excessive hair fall.
You can also
prepare a face pack using neem leaves. Boil neem leaves with small segments of
orange peel in a little water. Add little yoghurt, honey and milk to form a
smooth paste. Apply this to your face and wash of when it dries. This will
clear acne and break outs, white heads and even reduce the appearance of pores.
Disease:
Neem is also
effective against fungal diseases that affect human body. These include fungus
that causes lung and bronchi infection and mucous membranes. Neem leaves reduce
the symptoms of fungal infections and oral thrush. Neem is also effective
against fungus that infects hair, skin and nails that includes ringworm that
occurs in hands and feet. Consuming leaves also suppresses cancer cells.
Not many people know about moisturizing properties of neem but nonetheless, neem helps in getting rid of dryness of skin without making to oily thus giving a very balanced effect. Mix neem powder with some water and few drops of grape seed oil and apply it to your face.
Skin Pores
Neem
provides an effective remedy in tackling problems such as blackheads,
whiteheads and large pores. To combat these problems, you will need to prepare
a mixture of neem leaves and orange peels. Pound the two to make a pulp and add
a few drops of honey, soy milk and yoghurt to it. It is recommended that you
apply this face pack at least thrice a week to notice results. If you only have
blackheads, apply some neem oil on the affected area.
Just like neem, Tulsi is another herb that is known to have many benefits on the skin. Grind together a few neem leaves with a handful of Tulsi leaves or you can use powder form of both if they are available to you. Mix it with rose water to form a paste and apply it to naturally treat pimples.
