Neem Oil and Ayurveda: One of the Sanskrit names for neem, ‘Arishtha’, bears the meaning “reliever of sickness” and is indicative of the reverence inspired by this widely used medicinal plant. In fact, neem is often seen as a promoter of general health. In Ayurveda, neem typically balances excess pitta and kapha.* Neem oil has traditionally been applied to the skin as a means of soothing and lubricating the skin, calming irritated and heated sensations, maintaining comfortable body temperature, supporting the skin’s immunity (3). It is often applied to the hair and scalp to promote luster and overall health, or to the palms of the hands and soles of the feet to support appropriate perspiration in these locations. Neem oil can also be used as a deodorant for malodorous sweat (3). It is likewise recommended for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums as well as overall oral hygiene (3). Further, neem oil also has numerous applications as a deterrent against mosquitoes and other insects (3). In this capacity, neem oil can help protect individuals from insect bites.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 06:04:34 +0000
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