Saba’s Neem Powder (Azadirachta indica) –a Gift from Nature's Neem Tree
Who doesn’t appreciate a gift that provides a great benefit? Whether it’s a benefit to us personally or someone else we share it with, we’re usually happy to receive this kind of gift. There is a bounty of such gifts that are found in nature and the flowering neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is just that type of gift.
Learn about Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of about 50–65 feet (15–20 m).The (white and fragrant) flowers are 5–6 mm long and 8–11 mm wide. In India, the tree is variously known as Sacred Tree, Heal All, Nature's Drugstore, Village Pharmacy and Panacea for all diseases.
Products made from neem tree have been used in India for over 2000 years for their medicinal properties: Neem products have been observed to be anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative. Neem products are also used in selectively controlling pests in plants. It is considered a major component in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin disease. All parts of the tree are said to have medicinal properties (seeds, leaves, flowers and bark) and are used for preparing many different medical preparations.
Neem Powder Benefits for Hair and Scalp
- Helps treat dandruff and hair fall (or hair loss)
- Treatment for itchy scalp
- Helps treat other scalp-related problems
- Keeps scalp healthy
Neem Powder Hair Mask Recipe
Massage: neem powder mixed with coconut or olive oil into hair and leave for 1 hour. Shampoo, using Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder® or Imbue ™Natural Shampoo. Repeat once weekly for 3 weeks or as long as necessary.
Saba’s Neem Leaf Powder Package Directions (for Hair)
- Mix desired amount of neem powder in a bowl with warm water to make a paste.
- Apply paste to hair, completely coating all hair down to the roots.
- Wrap hair in plastic wrap or cover with a shower cap (optional); leave paste on hair for 10-20 minutes.
- Rinse hair thoroughly with warm water.
- Neem powder can be used in combination with other herbs for hair, such as, amla and brahmi.
The flowering neem tree is a real gift from nature and beneficial for skin, too. This will be the topic of an upcoming post.
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