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Neem has been one of the most popular herbs of India and has 5,000 years worth of tricks up its sleeve. Neem is known by Indians as a virtual living pharmacy.

The botanical name of the neem tree is Azadirachta indica. This tree is native to India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc., but now is grown worldwide for its medicinal and healing properties. With all of its parts possessing medicinal values, this herb is useful for various ailments. The antibacterial, antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of neem make it valuable for human health.

Today, neem has obtained tremendous value in the market for commercial use. Neem oil is used in bathing lotions, soaps, cosmetics and as an insect repellent as well. One can use neem leaves for relieving eye problems, bleeding nose, intestinal worms, stomach problems, loss of appetite, etc. They can also overcome symptoms of skin diseases, cardiovascular disease, hay fever, and diabetes, oral and liver problems. Neem seeds are ground into a powder that is soaked overnight in water and sprayed onto the crop to keep away the insect.

As far as the neem powder is concerned, it possesses most of the medicinal values of neem. It can be used internally in tea form; it can be added to cuisines or used externally as well. Earlier, neem powder was even used as a contraceptive. Nowadays, it is used in cosmetics, soaps, lotions, etc. The intake of neem powder has been found beneficial in relieving digestive problems. It also enhances immunity and acts as a blood purifier.