🌳Azadirachta indica
Neem
Azadirachta indica
The bitter leaves and oil of the neem tree — used for skin, dental, and antimicrobial care across India.
Traditional use
Leaves chewed to clean teeth, oil applied to skin issues, and decoctions used as wash for minor infections.
How to prepare
External: dilute neem oil 1:10 with carrier oil for skin. Internal: only under a practitioner's guidance.
Safety notes
Don't take neem oil internally. Avoid neem in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in young children. Strongly affects fertility — couples trying to conceive should skip.
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