Neem belongs to family called ‘Meliaceae’ and is present in Indian subcontinent is well known. The botanical name of neem tree is Azadirachta Indica. Neem based products have been used for many decades. Not many know that neem has got many nutrients in it and it could protect us from many issues. The antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties of neem are fantastic. Just like neem the neem powder is also superb and it provides us many health benefits. This neem powder could be added to cuisines or used externally etc.
Some of the health benefits of neem powder are
Hairfall is prevented - One of the common issues present in both males as well as females is hair loss issue. There are various reasons for this hair fall. By applying neem powder this hair fall could be treated. In the first step a paste is made by mixing neem powder and water and aloe vera is added to it. This paste is then applied on the scalp for a period of 20 to 30 minutes and washed off well.
Superb in controlling diabetes issues - This is also one fabulous health benefit of neem powder. People suffering from diabetes issues could take glass of water mixed with little neem powder. Their diabetes would get controlled.
Psoriasis - It is said that neem powder could treat this psoriasis issue effectively. People having this issue have itchy scaly silver or reddish patches in them. Neem powder could be taken both internal as well as external for this issue.
Controls pimples or acnes - It is known that most of us are not blessed with a perfect skin. The oily skin results in many pimples or acnes in our face and that would be uncomfortable. By applying neem powder on face these pimples or acnes are reduced or avoided sometimes. In the first step neem powder is mixed in curd or multani mitti and then applied on the face. Then the face is washed well with water.
Inhibits head lices in us - Not many are aware that neem powder could prevent head lices in us. These head lices are parasitic insects and feed on small amounts of our blood. The growth of lice is inhibited by neem powder. A paste is made by adding water to neem powder and henna powder could be added for thicker and smoother paste. This paste is then applied to the hair and left for drying and later washed well with water.