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Neem and Ayurveda

Ayurveda means the 'science of life' and originated in the pre-vedic period. It deals with measures for leading a healthy life, this traditional method also has a number of therapeutic measures to combat illness. These principles relate to not only the physical but also, the mental social and spiritual welfare of human beings.

Ancient use of Neem in Ayurveda
Neem has been an inherent part of ayurveda since ages; its blood purification property made it a favourite natural ingredient, as a remedy for skin ailments and curing diabetes. It was also used to cure prevalent diseases like malaria and other insect bites. Neem twigs were used as a cheap and healthy oral care. Neem finds mention in almost all ayurveda texts.

The tree has been widely used in the traditional systems of medicine; it is of immense use in a number of medicines and personal products. Considered to be 'Sarva Roga Nivarini', neem and its curative power is being used on a large scale to manufacture medicines for:

• Skin diseases including leprosy
• Ulcers
• Gastro intestinal problems
• Oral Care
• Urinary track problems
• Hair problems
• Diabetes
• Blood Pressure
• Cholesterol

Ayurvedic practitioners have developed a vast database of knowledge and medicinal preparations over a long period. The neem tree is one of the most important herbs used not only in ayurveda and unani system of medicine but also for other system of medicines such as allopathy. Healers use the roots, bark, gum, leaves, fruit, seed kernels and seed oil for curing various human ailments

The anti viral, anti fungal and anti viral properties of neem makes it all the more useful to manufacture body and hair lotions for a healthy mind, body and soul.