Neem/Indian lilac

Azadirachta indica

A hardy evergreen tree growing up to 15m (48ft) in height. The bright green leaves are toothed and opposites. Deep rooted and fast growing. Flowers white-yellow and the fruit is single seeded.

illustration of the neem plant

Family: Meliaceae

Which probiotic is it in?: Neem is a key herb in Bio-Live Gold and Bio-Live Dark.

Habit and cultivation: Native to the Indian subcontinent, Neem grows in nutritionally poor soil. Tolerates air pollution.

Actions (known for): Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-malarial, anti-parasitic, sedative and mosquito repellent.

History

Neem derives its meaning from the sanskrit Nimba, ‘bestower of good heath’, and has been called India’s best kept secret. Used over centuries to treat more than 100 ailments. Planting three or more trees during one’s lifetime assured a direct ticket to heaven.

Parts used:

Leaves, flower, seed oil and bark.

Constituents (bio available chemicals):

Mehacins, liminoids, triterpenes, bitters, sterols, tannins and flavonoids.

Nutritional constituents:

Crude protein. Minerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron.

Indications:

Asthma, eczema, diabetes, rheumatism, haemorrhoids, malaria, stomach ulcers, intestinal worms. Topically: wounds, boils, eczema and leprosy.

Dosage:

0.5-1ml (1:2): 3 x daily.

British Herbal Pharmacopoeia

Cautions for therapeutic doses

severe fatigue and malnutrition.

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