Showing posts with label benefits neem. Show all posts
Showing posts with label benefits neem. Show all posts

Oct 14, 2011

What Bugs Does Neem Insecticide Control?

Oct 14, 2011
It is a well known fact that neem has many benefits. One of the neem benefits is its use as insecticide or pesticide. In fact, neem has proved itself as one of the best natural pesticides. However, not all bugs can be completely eradicated with the help of neem oil insecticide. Neem insecticides are highly beneficial for preventing some of the bugs while has certain limitations regarding some other bugs. Lets explore about this and see what bugs does neem insecticide control.

Uses of Neem Insecticide

As mentioned earlier too, neem insecticide is the best natural pesticide. And as the name suggests, neem insecticide uses are mainly related to elimination of pests and bugs that we see in homes. Neem insecticide is not only used in its oil form but neem leaves and other extracts are also used as insecticides. Some of the uses of neem insecticide in various forms can be listed as under.
  • Dried neem leaves and neem seed oil are traditionally used to protect stored foods as well as fabrics from insect damage.
  • In rural areas of some Asian countries like India and Bangladesh, the walls and floor of food storage area covered with a mixture of cow dung, clay and neem oil to deter insect infestation in these areas.
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Feb 5, 2011

Benefits of Neem Leaves – Cure Skin Problems

Feb 5, 2011
Neem is a magical tree and especially the neem leaves that are used for its medicinal properties. Neem oil that is extracted from neem seed cannot be consumed because of associated disadvantages but neem leaves can be taken internally. But do not consume these if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.

These are opposite and pinnate from medium to dark green in color. Color of young leaves is purplish to reddish. Petioles are short and leaves have asymmetric shape.

Neem leaves in the form of paste can be directly applied to skin. You can use the neem leaves for bathing in water. This cures the skin related problems.

Neem leaves are very good in treating chickenpox.

If you are diabetic and will consume neem leaves empty stomach in the morning then surely you can cure your diabetes.

An inflammation can be subsided with neem leaf paste.

These are great detoxifiers so given to purify blood.

If you suffer from excessive hunger then eat the fine paste neem leaves with brown rice. This is has curative properties.

Drink its juice to cure excessive thirst.

To cure any kind of skin infection mix turmeric with neem leaves paste and apply it on your body for at least three months.

Get a glowing skin by consuming this.

Increase body's natural immunity with neem leaf juice.

If you have pimples on your face then apply the neem leaf decoction. Even this can be used to treat minor wounds as this reduces the chance of getting further infection. You can also cure dandruff and hair loss with this.

On consumption it fights with intestinal worms and act as a deworming agent.

It cures urinary tract infections.

Maintains the proper functioning of liver.

It is anti-inflammatory and pain relieving agent.

Neem also has anti malarial properties.