Neem
नीमAzadirachta indica
Neem ek bitter ped hai jiska use Ayurveda mein mainly skin aur oral care ke context mein hota raha hai.
Ye kya hai
Neem ke patte, chhaal, beej aur tel — sab traditional use mein aate hain. Iska swaad tikta (bitter) hai.
Traditional Ayurvedic use
Ye sadiyon se chali aa rahi practice hai — iska matlab clinically proven nahi hota.
- Skin conditions ke liye lep aur neem paani se snan.
- Datun aur oral hygiene ke liye.
- Ghar mein anaj ke saath insect-repellent ke roop mein.
What research suggests
Neeche har point ke saath likha hai ki evidence kitna strong ya kitna uncertain hai.
Dental plaque aur gum health
Small human studies of neem mouth rinse/chew sticks suggest some benefit for plaque; evidence is limited but among neem's better-studied uses.
Skin applications
Mostly traditional and laboratory evidence; human trials are sparse.
Key nutrients / active compounds
- Azadirachtin
- Nimbin and related limonoids
Common forms
- Fresh leaves
- Neem oil (external)
- Powder
- Soaps, toothpaste, face packs
Safety & cautions
- Neem oil bachchon ke liye internally kabhi na dein — infants mein serious toxicity (including encephalopathy) reported hai.
- Adults mein bhi internal use ki safety limited hai; high doses liver aur kidney par asar daal sakte hain.
- Pregnancy aur conception planning mein avoid karein.
- Neem oil hamesha dilute karke aur patch test ke baad hi skin par lagayein.
FAQ
Kya neem ke patte roz kha sakte hain?
Traditional practice mein kuch log seasonally lete hain, par regular internal use ki safety par data kam hai. Practitioner ki salah lein.
Kya neem pimples theek karta hai?
External neem-based products common hain, par ye har skin ke liye kaam nahi karte. Persistent acne ke liye dermatologist behtar option hai.
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Important disclaimer
This page is for general education only. It describes traditional Ayurvedic use and, where available, what current research suggests. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis and not a prescription. Nothing here treats, prevents or cures any disease. Please talk to a qualified doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any herb — especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medicines, or living with a long-term condition.