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Neem

Description by @jominime

every part of the plant can be used; its leaves, flowers, seeds, fruit, roots, and bark.

anti parasitic; leave neem leaves in your shampoo and wash your hair with it for 10 minutes to kill lice and other parasites. can also treat dandruff.

great for oral health with its antiseptic properties. it is as effective as a prescription mouthwash in treating gingivitis.

can also treat periodontitis, and tooth decay. also reduces plaque formation and bad breath.

you can chew the leaves and twigs.

reduces liver damage induced by high-dose acetaminophen.

neem extract improved kidney tissue damage caused by chemotherapy medication.

combats acne and improves skin elasticity and skin health.

great at healing wounds. applying 100 mg of neem oil topically twice daily completely heals chronic skin ulcers.

Antifungal and antibacterial properties: Neem has natural compounds that can effectively kill bacteria and fungi, making it useful for treating various skin conditions, & infections.

anti fertility treatment; may immobilize and kill sperm with no long-term consequences.

Neem oil and leaves have insecticidal properties and are commonly used as a natural pest repellent in agriculture. you can even grow a neem tree near your plants to have an automatic insect deterrent; mosquitoes, flies, beetles ,and mites.

can also be added to pet shampoo for ticks and fleas.

all parts are edible.

Scientific NameAzadirachta indica
FamilyMeliaceae
TypeTree
Collectionherbs
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AddedMar 14, 2026

Found in Apothecary

Immune Support · antibacterial, antifungal

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