Botanical Name: Nimba, Azadirachta indica, Meliaceae.

Introduction

Azadirachta indica, Neem, known as the “Village Pharmacy” in India, has been used from centuries as Ayurvedic medicine for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and blood-purifying properties. Almost every part of the neem tree as leaves, bark, seeds, and oil sustain medicinal value.

Key Properties of Neem (According to Ayurveda)

Different name in some other Language & Region:-

Assamese : Mahanim

Bengali : Nim, Nimgach

English : Margosa Tree

Gujrati : Limba, Limbado, Limado,

Kohumba

Hindi : Nim, Nimba

Kannada : Nimba, Bevu, Oilevevu,

Kahibevu, Bevinama

Malayalam : Veppu, Aryaveppu,

Nimbam, Veppa

Marathi : Balantanimba, Limba, Bakayan,

Nim, Kadunimb

Oriya : Nimba

Punjabi : Nimba, Bakan, Nim

Tamil : Vemmu, Veppu, Arulundi,

Veppan

Telugu : Vemu, Vepa

Urdu : Neem

Here are the top Health benefits of Neem (Nimba):

1. Purifies the Blood

2. Supports Oral Health

3. Antibacterial & Antiviral

4. Heals Skin Conditions

5. Balances Pitta & Kapha

6. Boosts Immunity

How to use Neem as per Ayurveda

1. Blood purifer: Neem leaves help in purify the blood. The patient should chew 10‒12 neem leaves or have half cup of fresh juice of neem leaves daily in the morning.

2. Diabetes: One cup of juice of neem leaves mixed with a pinch of black pepper powder must

be taken in the morning on an empty stomach for three months. This helps to reduce the blood

sugar the diabetes.

3. Wound: The paste of Neem leaf powder and honey should be applied over the wound.

4. Acne: The paste of fresh leaves of neem should be applied on acne.

5. Urticaria: 3gms of neem leaves paste and 3gms of amalaki powder mixed with ghee taken

internally two times a day useful in Urticaria.

6. Head lice: Regular Massaging the scalp with Neem oil, removes head lice and prevent dandruf.

7. Mosquitoes Repellent: Fumigating the house with dried neem leaves or all parts of the plant mixed with ghee, acts as mosquitoes repelleut.

Precautions:

Neem is very potent and should not be used excessively.
Avoid neem during pregnancy and in children under 12, unless advised by a healthcare provider.
High doses over long periods may cause fatigue, low blood sugar, or digestive issues.
Always consult an Ayurvedic doctor for long-term internal use.

Caution:

Everyone’s supplement needs are different, so it’s important to talk with a healthcare expert—like a doctor, dietitian, or pharmacist—before using them. Supplements aren’t meant to treat, cure, or prevent diseases.