Neem, “The Village Pharmacy”

Sanskrit Name: Nimba • English Name: Neem • Latin Name: Azadirachta indica

Neem is a very tough tree, that withstands drought, insect attacks, and can survive in many climates. Its leaves and bark have provided healing to all - for free - for thousands of years.

The Kailas Perspective:

Recently I made a very strong tea of Neem. When I took a mouthfull of the brew, suddenly I felt like I was struck by a strong wind - and I shouted out "Nimba!" There was something about the vibration of the Sanskrit name for Neem that fits so perfectly with its true power. I realized that it's such an incredible alterative... if I was dying of cancer... I would be eating fresh as well as dried Nimba 24-7. Let's put it that way.

Ayurvedic Perspective:		Known as a Vishwa Bheshaj "Universal Medicine“. The Neem tree is considered the “Village Pharmacy“; mentioned in Vedic texts 4000 years ago
Nourishes:		Tissue, scalp, hair
Tonifies:		Tissue, Immune System, Kidneys, Pancreas, Liver, Heart
Cleanses:		Tissue, Digestive System (antithelmintic), Circulatory System (Blood Purifier), Liver, Oral Cavity
Reduces:		Wound healing time, Acne and Psoriasis, Dry Skin and Wrinkles, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Fungal Infections, Abscesses, Tumors, Nausea, Sore Throat, Fever, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Periodontal Disease
Dosha Effects:		Decreases Pitta and Kapha, Increases Vata

Observations:

“Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation was very found of Neem leaf chutney. It is said that the secret of his health was the Neem leaf."

Source: Ayurvedam.com

In 1959 a German scientist witnessed a locust swarm in Sudan. After the swarm had passed the only tree left untouched by the locusts was a Neem tree. On closer investigation it was concluded that the locusts did indeed land on Neem trees, but they always left without feeding. Since this discovery, there has been worldwide scientific interest in Neem and intense research into its many properties. As a result, we now know that the Neem tree contains many natural active ingredients which make it resistant not only to locusts but also to more than three hundred different types of insect, as well as fungi, bacteria, and even viruses."

Source: http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue33/11_.html