Benefits of Neem according to Ayurveda:
Skin Health
Known as the “Queen of the Skin,” Neem’s contribution in topical and internal support for skincare is one of Neem’s greatest glories. The calming, cooling and anti-inflammatory properties pacifies heat, redness, itchiness and all skin diseases. Apply a neem paste topically for skin diseases (see recipe below).
First-Aid
The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal composition makes it a valuable first-aid tool not only to clean and disinfect wounds but also heal them. Keep a bottle of neem oil handy while camping.
Mosquito Repellant
Lice and fleas aren’t the only pests that Neem repels. Keeping a bunch of neem leaves at the entry of a home is common in India to keep mosquitos out and purify the atmosphere.
High Prana
This may be new news to you, but most trees emit oxygen only in the day while at night they solely emit C02. There are only a handful of trees that emit oxygen 24/7. Neem is one of them.
Digestive Support
Neem with a high chlorophyll content and an action that kills bad bacteria makes Neem an awesome pro-biotic. Neem also balances acidity.
Oral Health
High chlorophyll also gets rid of foul odours such as bad breath and is commonly used in toothpastes and neem twigs themselves are used as toothbrushes.
One end of a neem twig is made like a brush by chewing it. Then one should brush their teeth.
More benefits…
Neem also is an effective blood and liver purifier, it helps reduce fever , diabetes and poisoning.
Ayurvedic Properties:
Taste (Rasa): Bitter, Astringent
Energy (Virya): Cooling
Post-Digestive Effect (Vipaka): Pungent
Qualities (Guna): Light, Dry
How to Make a Neem Paste (Topical Skin Application)
- Harvest neem leaves. If this is unavailable dry neem leaves or neem powder will do.
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder.
- Add 1 tea-spoon of salt – for excess fat (meda dhatu) or sluggish lymph.
- Mix this with 3/4 cup of yoghurt. Mix well then apply on body.
Contact me to order a Neem Paste preparation and if you’re in Sydney visit The Medicine Man for neem oil or powder (he ships within Australia).
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