
Neem oil is obtained through seeds of neem tree (Azadirachta indica). It is the most important of the commercially available products of neem for organic farming and medicines. It is also very useful in ayurvedic medicine.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
The main chemical constituents of neem oil are,
- Triterpenoid compounds
- Triglycerides
- Sterols
- Fatty acids
- Vitamin E
- Calcium
NEEM OIL FOR HAIR GROWTH
Neem oil increases the hair growth. It has high level of anti-oxidant. It also protects the scalp damage from pre radicals. It makes healthy scalp & boosts the hair growth. It contains Vitamin E which helps to hair growth.
NEEM OIL FOR DANDRUFF
We can use neem oil for reduce dandruff. Dandruff caused mostly due to yeast like fungus, so it’s antifungal & antiseptic activity helps to reduce dandruff. It also has anti-inflammatory action. It reduces itchiness & irritation that caused to dandruff.
NEEM OIL FOR LICE
we can use neem oil for prevent from hair lice. Neem oil contains azadirachtin which reduce the reproductive and growth of lice. It has pungent odor. That lice strongly dislike this odor and keep them away from you. Leaving neem oil on hair overnight helps to reduce hair lice. Then you can comb your hair by using nit comb. You can do this treatment until they have disappeared.
NEEM OIL FOR SKIN DISEASES
Neem oil is very effective for the skin diseases like as acne, burn, eczema, psoriasis, scabies like parasitic diseases, rash, burn etc. Neem oil has high healing process therefore it uses for many ayurvedic oils. It is rich in essential fatty oil and vitamin E. It is helps to keep our skin moisture and healthy. It prevents our skin from dryness.
Neem oil has anti -inflammatory properties like as nimbidin and nimbin. It fighting against Inflammation. It is very helpful to itchiness and burning sensation, so it is good to use as a pain killer. It’s antibacterial properties also helps to get rid of skin diseases.
NEEM OIL FOR SKIN BEAUTY
Neem oil rich with vitamin E, Antioxidants and fatty acid. They are slowing down the aging process, so we can use it as an anti-aging oil. It acts as a barrier between air and the skin, so it maintains the skin moisture also.
If you having acne due to bacteria it’s anti-bacterial action helps to the get rid of acne.
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF NEEM OIL
Sometimes it be harmful to children and infants by using orally. They may cause
- vomiting
- nausea
- diarrhea
- drowsiness
- loss of consciousness
- coma
- brain disorders
- It be harmful to get pregnant women by take orally. It can cause miscarriage or abortion.
- Sometimes it be allergic to sensitive skin type people. It can cause acute contact dermatitis.
It’s antimicrobial, antiviral, antiseptic, antifungal, antihistamine, febrifuge, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, analgesic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, immune stimulant, antioxidant, emmenagogue, circulatory, vermifuge, anthelmintic, astringent, cicatrisant, spermicidal and nervine actions more helpful to maintain the healthiest life. I think you may add this valuable oil in your day to day life.