Health Incentives Of Neem Powder

Ayurvedic Uses

Neem leaf powder is an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine, and it is used to balance pitta and kapha dosha and treatment of vatta disorders. Neem leaf powder purifies the blood, battles free radical damage, flushes out toxins, treats insect bites and cures ulcers. Furthermore, the powerful anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties of neem leaf powder facilitates in treating worm infestation, burns, skin disorders and triggers the immune system.

Effect On Doshas:

The holy neem is blessed with Tikta (i.e. bitter taste) and Kashaya Rasa (I.e. astringent taste) and Laghu (i.e. light) and Rukshna Guna (i.e. dry quality). It fundamentally displays Shita Virya (i.e. cold potency) and Katu Vipaka (i.e. pungent metabolic taste). The extract of Neem pacifies the Pitta (fire and air) doshas and Kapha (earth and water) doshas whereas an excess of it can aggravate the Vata (air) doshas.

The holistic science of Ayurveda acknowledges this rejuvenative herb as a ‘Panacea For All Diseases’ and has actively mentioned in several ayurvedic scriptures and texts for various indications including,   Kustha (treats skin disorders), Keshya (treats hair problems), Deepana (enhances stomach fire), Pachana (helps in digestion), Rochana (stimulates appetite), Anulomana (improves breathing), Prameha (manages diabetes), Vranahara (helps treat wounds), and Chardi (relieves vomiting and nausea).

Neem Powder For Skin Health

The potential anti-bacterial effects of neem powder are valuable for treating skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and wards off acne and blackheads. Apply neem powder paste on the acne and allow it to stay overnight, this aids to lessen the scars, blackheads and pigmentation. The natural moisturizing properties of neem powder help in treating skin dryness by nourishing the skin cells and for restoring the skin pH balance. Neem leaves powder works as an amazing toner for the skin and revamps the skin youthfulness.