Neem : The Village Pharmacy

Ayurvedic texts in Sanskrit describe Neem as ‘𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪’ – ( The one that cures all ailments) Neem is referred to as ‘village pharmacy” in rural India In Hindu mythology, the Neem tree was born through drops of nectar sprinkled onto the Earth by divine deities Neem is revered as one of the manifestations of the Mother Goddess. Neem is known to be useful for the following : 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : Used as an anti inflammatory and for issues with acidity Useful for clearing mucous Helpful for clearing parasites and worms 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 : Useful in Inflammatory skin conditions Children suffering from rashes due to chicken pox are regularly given a bath with Neem water Very useful as a deodorant for bad smelling sweat 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 : Traditionally used for healing, toothache and gingivitis The twigs of the Neem tree is used as toothbrushes since ancient times 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴/ 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 : Neem decoction is used as an insecticide and fungicide on plants and crops.