A plant concentrate with a bitter taste but powerful uses

Very bitter, neem powder is used sparingly internally to drain the liver, cleanse the digestive tract, or regulate certain imbalances linked to excess heat. Externally, it is an ally in natural treatments for blemishes, dandruff, or minor skin conditions.

Description

Fine olive green to brownish powder, strong plant odor, very bitter taste, light and absorbent texture.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Neem, margosa
• Latin name: Azadirachta indica
• Family: Meliaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Form: Powder
• Origin: India, Sri Lanka, East Africa
• English name: Neem leaf powder
• German name: Niempulver
• Name in Spanish: Neem Leaf Powder
• Name in Italian: Polvere di foglie di neem
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق أوراق النيم

Main virtues

Liver and skin purifier, antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, digestive balancing (Ayurvedic tradition).

Main constituents

Azadirachtin, limonoids, flavonoids, tannins, fatty acids, bitter polysaccharides.

Traditional use and dosage

• Capsules: 250 to 500 mg per unit, up to 2 times per day (short-term use recommended).
• Homemade toothpaste: 1/4 tsp in white clay or calcium carbonate for purifying oral care.
• Mask: 1 tbsp in water or clay for oily or blemish-prone skin.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not exceed the usual doses: powerful bitterness and possible hepatic action.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, or in cases of digestive weakness.
• External use generally well tolerated, avoid on open wounds.

History and use

In India, neem is a symbol of protection and health. Its powder has been used for thousands of years to purify the body, mouth, and skin. It is an integral part of traditional Ayurvedic hygiene and healing rituals.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or opaque airtight jar.
• Storage: in a cool, dry place, away from light.
• Shelf life: 18 months after opening.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Classical Ayurvedic Texts
• Indian Pharmacopoeias and Natural Cosmetics Manuals

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