Neem leaf | Azadirachta indica | Organic
$8.00 – $25.00
Neem leaf and its many constituents have demonstrated immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycaemic, antiulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties (1)
Neem is used for a myriad of skin infections as well as gut and immune problems. It is being researched for potential antibiotic & anticancer therapies.
Neem is also used topically for headlice, scabies and ringworm infections. We also stock Neem oil.
Neem leaf is a useful hypoglycemic if drunk daily with meals.
All of our teas are organic or wild harvested from natural surroundings. Enjoy!
This information is for educational purposes. Please do not self-treat disease using herbs alone. Always consult with a qualified & registered herbalist and inform your doctor and pharmacist about your use of herbal remedies.
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Medicinal Properties of Neem Leaf. Curr Med Chem Anticancer Agents. 2005. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15777222
Additional information
Ingredients | Dried Neem leaf |
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Constituents | Isoprenoids – diterpenoids, triterpenoids, vilasinin type, limonoids, C-secomeliacins, Nonisoprenoids -proteins, polysaccharides, sulphurous compounds, polyphenolics such as flavonoids and their glycosides, dihydrochalone, coumarin and tannins and aliphatic compounds, Phytosterols – campesterol, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, Flavonoids, Meliacins, Tannins, 3-Acetyl-7-tigloyl-lactone-vilasinin, 3-Desacetyl-3-cinnamoyl-azadirachtin, 3-Desacetyl-salanin, 4a, 6a-dihydroxy-A-homo-azadiradione, 6-desacetylnimbinene, Azadirachtanin, Azadirachtanin-A, Beta-sitosterol, Hyperoside, Isoazadirolide, Nimbaflavone, Nimbandiol, Nimbinene, Nimbolide, Quercetin, Quercitrin, Rutin, Vilasanin |
Actions | Antifungal, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Antifertility, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antiulcerogenic, Antihypertensive, Antihyperglycaemic, Neuropharmacological, Antidermatophytic, Orodental protection, Hepatoprotective, Immunostimulant, Antioxidant, Antigenotoxic, Anticancer |
Contraindications | This herb has GRAS rating {Generally Recognised as Safe}. Neem leaf should be avoided by men who are trying to conceive as it has antispermatogenic actions. Herbs should generally be avoided when pregnant or tryng to concieve please consult with a qualified practitioner before self-prescribing. |
Instructions | Steep 1 teaspoon of herb for 10-20 minutes. Reuse and drink 1-3 times a day. |
Size | 20 grams, 30 grams, 50 grams, 100 grams |
Country of origin | Native to South East Asia. Dried herb harvested in India |