Neem tree uses for common skin and mouth problems

 Neem tree uses for common skin and mouth problems

Neem tree is very popular for its usefulness and medicative effects. It's leaves, seeds, bark,flowers, root and fruits all are used in making medicines for different sorts of diseases like stomach upset, skin diseases, intestinal worms etc.

Neem tree is anti fungal and anti bacterial. Today, I will tell you five very simple and magical uses of neem tree.

#1 Neem leaves for getting rid of head lices 

Take Neem tree leaves and wash them thoroughly. Take water for boiling in a pot and add these leaves in that water and boil the water till it changes color to dark green. Cool it and rinse your hair with this water after shampooing your hair. This must be the last water to be used on your hair so that it can remain in your hair. This water has toxic effect on insects and lices. Use thin lice comb in wet hair and all of your nits and lices will easily come out. Use this water daily for severe issue of lices. And for protection in future keep on using it atleast once a week.

#2 For using as ointment for allergic skin itching and irritation

Take Neem tree leaves and wash them thoroughly. Dry them and crush them in mortar and pastel (imam dasta/ khal batta). After crushing them put this mixture in a thin cloth and squeeze it's water. Now mix this neem leaves water in preferably mustard oil. Keep it in an airtight bottle. Apply it regularly on your body or any infected area only. Leave it for an hour or atleast half an hour. Do this before shower. Believe me it's a magical treatment. 

#3 As a remedy for dandruff

Make a paste of neem tree leaves in mortar and pastel and add a pinch of Turmeric powder (optional) and a few drops of lemon. Apply this paste on your scalp and leave for 30-40 minutes. Rinse with water and apply shampoo and conditioner. Repeat this procedure twice a week for best results.

#4 Neem twig as a tooth brush

Neem tree twig has anti fungal and anti bacterial effect. Use fresh twigs as a tooth brush twice a day and get rid of mouth bad odour and it will prevent tooth decay and your teeth will be in good condition for long time. Also it will whiten your teeth.

#5 For facial Acne treatment

Make neem tree leaves paste with a pinch of Turmeric powder. Apply it on face and leave it till it dries. Rinse with water. Use it daily for quick results. As Neem has a bitter taste and toxic effect on bacterias and fungus, it will not let acne to aggravate and will minimize it. 

You can also make paste of neem leaves and squeeze its water and add in any facial soap to make neem soap. 

Melt the facial soap and add paste, pour it in any mould and give it shape and let it dry. In this way you will get neem soap bar. Use it daily for face washing. 

Neem tree has vast benefits and uses. Few of which I have shared with you. Try them and feel it's magical effects and get rid of your problems and do give your feedback. If you want tried and tested home remedies for common illnesses like cold, cough, tooth ache etc. you can check these links.

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