Nature itself is the best physician.

Thursday, 3 September 2015



Neem in our daily life

Neem also known as Indian lilac is native to India and Indian subcontinent including Pakistan,Nepal,India,Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Its typically grown in semi-tropical and tropical region. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.Neem is a magic it has many benefits in our daily life.

   
 
  • ·        You can boil neem leaves in water and pour the water in your bath tub or use it for bathing. It would get rid of all skin disorders gradually. It helps in getting rid of bacteria at private parts and even the repelling body odor.
  • If you get any skin allergy, boil the neem leaves and apply the water on the allergy after letting it cool. Chilled will work even better. It will soothe your skin. And, the allergy will subside in a day or two. Last September, I had got this severe allergy which my dermatologist could not even diagnose. It had subsided with application of neem water. You can even apply neem paste on your allergies and it should be more effective.

  • ·        You can store the neem water in small batches and use it to make face packs. It    would be great help with pimples and acne.
  • If you get hold of neem oil, it treats acne really quick. Applying neem oil keeps your skin safe from any bacterial and fungal infection.
  • ·        Of course, I forget to mention. Chewing neem leaves would help with cleaning     your teeth also. And, just in case, you are thinking that you can substitute neem leaves with neem water. Do not do that. Because, when you boil neem leaves, a strange pungent odor comes which will repel you from drinking the water. Surely, you would even lose you apetite, the odor is that strong.
  • ·        You can make a neem face pack by grinding the neem leaves with some water. It is a great face mask for anti-bacterial purposes. It heals acne really quick.
  • ·     In case of any nicks and cuts, injuries and skin burns, you can apply neem oil, neem water or neem leaves paste over it. It gives great relief.  
  •    Neem can also be a part of the refreshing face spray.                                                    
  •       Dry the neem leaves well under sun and powder them. Make small pouches containing the powder and put several of these pouches in your cupboards. Your cupboards would be free of moth infestation. And, you do not have to bother with changing the pouches everyday. They will work up to an year. You can replace them again after an year. You may put your favorite essential oil in the neem leaves powder to impart a pleasant fragrance to your cupboards and clothes.

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