Wonder Medicine

The neem tree (Azadirachta), from the mahogany family, is a hardy evergreen that grows to over 50 feet and lives more than 200 years. Native to India, it is now grown across Asia, arid Africa, Saudi Arabia, the Caribbean and the tropics.

Known in India as “the village pharmacy”, neem has been used for over 4,500 years for skin diseases, inflammation and fevers. Its compounds show antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive and anti-ulcer activity.

Research confirms that neem can disrupt aflatoxin-producing fungi, is toxic to malaria parasites, reduces blood pressure, and is harmless to humans while disrupting insect hormones. Refined neem oil is used in soaps, cosmetics, toothpaste and disinfectants.