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Neem Powder

Technical Name : Azadirachta indica
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a bitter and pungent taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Neem powder can be added to juices and teas. It can be used to make neem chutney also.

Common names and forms

  1. Neem Powder (Azadirachta Indica)

Description

Neem is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae, native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. It has dark green compound leaves, medium to large in size and elongated to oblong in shape. Neem powder is fine, green powder made from the dried neem leaves. It is made by drying and grinding neem leaves in a blender or a food processor.

Health benefits

  • Neem powder has antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which can help in treating acne or pimples.(1)
  • Applying neem powder mixed with water can help to treat hair dandruff.(1)
  • It has antifungal properties which can treat skin infection such as ringworm.(1)
  • Neem powder can be used as a nasal drops to treat sinusitis.(1)
  • Neem powder is also effective to treat a chronic skin condition called psoriasis.(1)

Selection Guide

Look for fresh, dark-green coloured leaves. Avoid if they have any cuts, blemishes or spots to the preparation of neem powder at home.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.stylecraze.com/articles/uses-of-neem-powder/%3famp=1

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