Neem (Latin name - Azadirachta indica) is a major herb with anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, sed...
Neem (Latin name - Azadirachta indica) is a major herb with anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, sedative, anti-viral and anti-helminthic properties. This herb is native to India and found in tropical and sub-tropical regions of India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. In Ayurveda, whole plant is used for its medicinal uses. Leaves and bark is used as blood purifier and are best to use for various skin troubles. Fruits of the plant are good carminative, purgative and emollient. Flowers are very good tonic and used for treating stomach disorders. Sanskrit name used for this herb is arishta that means perfect, complete and imperishable. This herb is best used to prepare various medicinal shampoos, soaps, creams and balms for the smoothing of skin and to protect skin from various troubles like pimples, acne, wounds and ulcers