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Neem - Skin care

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Neem


Benefits of Neem: Blood Purifier, Maintains healthy skin, Detoxifies'

Neem from Himalaya Herbals is a pure herb extract. The Neem tree is known as Arishtha in Sanskrit meaning 'reliever of sickness'. Neem is a powerful blood purifier and detoxifier and promotes healthy skin and wound healing. Apart from being a general health promoter, neem helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Neem's myriad uses led the US National Academy of Sciences, to publish a report entitled 'Neem – a tree for solving global problems'. Neem is considered nature's systemic purifier, supporting the natural cleansing mechanisms of our skin and internal organs. Neem is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic herbs and is used to detoxify the body. It is a bitter tonic herb that clears toxins, while supporting the body's natural inflammation response and its ability to heal wounds.

Benefits of Neem

  1. Neem supports normal skin health.
  2. Neem is useful as a tonic and astringent that supports the body's natural wound healing abilities.
  3. Neem has detoxifying benefits that help maintain healthy circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems.
  4. Neem supports normal function of the dermal and circulatory systems.
  5. Neem supports normal, clean blood flow to the organs.
  6. Neem contains the active, bitter principal constituents nibin and nimbidin.


Directions for taking Neem

1 capsule twice a day with meals. Allow several weeks for long lasting benefits. Natural products have a wholistic effect on the body and take time for absorption and results.


Does Neem have any side effects?

  • Neem is safe for consumption for most adults in the prescribed dosage. Neem leaves and flowers are even consumed as a dish in India during summer months due to its cooling effects.
  • Neem should not be taken if you are trying to conceive, are pregnant or nursing.
  • Neem oil should not be given to infants and small children for consumption.


Does Neem have any drug interactions?

  • Since neem helps maintain normal blood sugar levels, you should consult your doctor if you take diabetes medications
  • Neem promotes the body's own healthy immune system. If you are taking immunosuppressant medications you should consult your doctor as such medicines can interact with Neem.
  • If you are taking lithium, please consult with your doctor before taking neem as dosage of lithium may have to be changed.