EAT THE LEAVES OF THE EVERGREEN NEEM

FOOD FILE

That the neem tree has scores of medicinal uses is known to all. Its leaves keep mosquitoes away, purify the air around and are even better if eaten. A decoction made from fresh leaves can cure fevers and remove phlegm from bronchial tubes.

The sap is even more useful. It is believed to cure leprosy if had regularly for month and half. Alternatively, if the sap is not available, grind a dozen neem leaves and have along with a few peppercorns. Applying a paste of neem leaves on the infected area too can cure skin disorders.

Neem is the base of several medicinal ointments, which are considered good for ulcers and wounds. People believe that if you fry neem leaves in pure ghee in an equal ratio, the resultant residue is excellent for skin sores.

Neem is equally useful for curing eye diseases.

You can try cleaning your teeth with neem twigs or past and you will remain free of gum disease, tooth aches and bad breath. Neem protects the mouth from various infections.

By Dr Meenakshi Munshi

Myth or reality?

There is nothing neem cannot cure. It is has cure for everything – from piles to conjunctivitis. It is believed to assist in childbirth, too. If given to the woman during labour, it produces normal contractions in the uterus and prevents possible inflammation.

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