Neem- The Miracle Tree

By. Vikas -
Neem- The Miracle Tree

Miracle tree



Known as the “Miracle Tree”, Neem plant originating from the Siwalik Hills of Burma is a fast-growing plant with broad leaves which is native to the Indian subcontinent. Neem also known as Margosa is a member of mahogany family Meliacea and its botanical name is Azadirachta Indica. Neem is found in almost every part of India and is a plant which has a divine status and has amazing medicinal properties.  In the present days, Neem Tree is found in the tropical and subtropical zones of Asia, America, Australia, Africa and the South Pacific Islands.
 All the parts of Neem tree, whether its the leaves, seeds, bark or flowers have amazing health benefits and medicinal properties.  Let us find out what they are.

  • Beauty benefits of Neem

Neem leaves boiled in water help in reducing pigmentation and remove black heads , acne and makes skin soft and glowing.

The anti-oxidizing properties of neem oil makes it an amazing booster of hair growth and helps cleanse the scalp. Neem oil is used in many skin care products such as soaps, shampoos, lotions and creams. It is a natural antiseptic, antifungal and is used in the treatment of various skin conditions such as dry skin,  eczema, ringworm acne and  psoriasis. Neem twigs were used from years back in place of toothbrush and helps fight tooth decay, gum diseases and various other oral infections and helps fight bad breath and whitens teeth.  The bark of the neem  has amazing antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Health benefits of Neem


In Ayurveda, the use of neem is said to cure malaria. Neem contains a Gedunin, which is helpful in curing malarial fevers.

The bark of neem crushed into a fine powder helps reduce fever. Neem bark and leaves have polysaccharides and limonoids which helps to reduce cancers, tumours and  contain properties which helps in reducing pain and swelling in joints and is an amazing cure for arthritis. The flowers  contains Nimbolide,  a limonoid tetranortriterpenoid which fights against various types of cancer.
Massaging with Neem oil relieves muscle aches and pains and helps reduce rheumatism and back pain.

Neem leaves mixed with water helps control blood sugar as the leaves helps in dilating blood vessels impeding blood coagulation and decreasing elevated heart rates and thus relaxes erratic heartbeats due to the presence of antihistamine compounds in them. They helps get rid of unwanted toxins in the blood and supports the liver, improves digestion, strengthens immunity and boosts the respiratory system. So having a neem tree in your house compound has its benefits. 

The seeds of their need also are of amazing benefits. The extracts of neem seeds are commonly used in eye and ear drops.  Boil neem leaves in water and then cool them and using them helps reduce irritation and redness in the eyes. For ear boils, mixing the extract with honey is an effective remedy.

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Other benefits of neem

Neem is an amazing insecticide as well as pesticide. Neem oil is also an effective counter to mosquitoes. Odours of crushed neem seeds and unaltered neem oil lead to the suppression of egg laying in mosquitoes. When dried and burnt, it keeps away mosquitoes and the smell of crushed neem seeds helps in suppression of laying of eggs in mosquitoes. Neem oil also serves as a safe and effective flea repellant when it is rubbed into the coats of cats and dogs. Neem leaves are dried and burnt to keep away mosquitoes.

It is popular with gardeners because it is a natural insect repellant and a safe, effective insecticide.They also act as a natural pesticide. Dried leaves protect rice kept in containers and clothes kept in drawers from insects.

Upon extracting neem oil from the seeds, we are left with a pulp that is known as ‘neem cake’. The neem cake, which is the residue after separation of neem oil from the seeds is normally utilized as a dirt revision and compost and is used as animal fodder as well.

So if you don’t have one in your compound, plant a neem tree and enjoy the benefits of this divine blessing of nature.

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