Native to India, neem - also known as neem tree or Persian lilac - is considered a sacred tree and known in Ayurveda as "nature's pharmacy." Its beautiful purple sun-shaped flowers turn into small yellow fruits that contain an oil-rich kernel. Once extracted, this oil has many uses.
Several other parts of this tree - bark, seeds, flowers, fruits, roots or leaves - can be used for therapeutic purposes. Its 149 active constituents make it very effective. Neem is useful in yoga practice because it generates heat in the body, which helps to produce intense forms of energy in the body.
An essential plant for dermatological use
Its purifying and detoxifying properties make neem an important ally for cleansing oily and acne-prone skin. Combining softening, regenerating and moisturizing properties, this plant is thus frequently used for body care and cosmetic treatments. In oil, it also represents an interesting ingredient for the manufacture of your lotions and homemade shampoos to fight against dandruff or lice. It is also recommended to strengthen the nails. Used in cataplasm, neem is also an ally of choice to solve the problems of acne, psoriasis or eczema.
A formidable efficiency
To calm allergies and headaches, the leaf and seed of neem are particularly recommended. Thanks to its invigorating action on the body, the bark helps to fight against fever attacks. This plant also helps to break down body fat and boost the digestive process by purifying the colon and improving excretory functions; inhibiting the proliferation of unwanted bacteria.
This superfood also has a proven hepatoprotective and antiviral effect. Because of its antiseptic effect, this plant is also interesting for oral hygiene. Finally, its insecticidal virtues make it an important ally to destroy bacteria and undesirable insects.
A prodigious hypoglycemic agent
Traditionally used to regulate blood sugar levels, neem helps prevent type I (insulin-dependent) and type II (fatty) diabetes. This natural product acts on cholesterol and glucose levels and thus actively participates in the control of glucose in the blood.
It can also have the effect of eliminating your snacking urges and energy drops at the end or middle of the morning!
You can get organic neem in several forms: capsules, vegetable oil, face cream, toothpaste and even foot cream, sometimes in synergy with other ayurvedic plants like triphala.
