Top 10 Benefits of Neem Leaves



The neem leaves tea is used in the treatment of many diseases; from the smallest like headache to the biggest. We will be looking at ten health benefits of neem leaves.



Detoxification



These leaves are powerful in detoxifying the body; this is due to their rich content of powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients. They help to get rid of toxins, waste products and foreign elements in the body. The leaves also boost the functions of the liver and kidneys, these are the major organs of elimination in the body. They are also capable of eliminating germs, dead skin cells, dust, microbes and grime from the skin because the body also eliminates waste products from the skin through sweat.

This helps in keeping the body clean and free of toxins; too much toxins can lead to serious diseases and complications in the body. Neem tea can be taken daily for detoxification; the leaves can also be made into paste by pounding them in a mortar with pestle, this paste can be applied on affected skin part and left for sometimes like 15 minutes before washing with soap and warm or lukewarm water.



Effectively Treats Malaria



These leaves are commonly used in the treatment of malaria, fever and typhoid in Northern Nigeria; they are effective in bringing down very high temperature and they reduce the severity of the diseases. They have powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which make them effective in killing the pathogens and enhancing recovery. The leaves of neem are also used to repeal mosquitoes which are the carriers of plasmodium, the parasite that causes malaria.

Neem tea is given to sick patients many times a day till they fully recover.



They Fight Infections



These leaves are rich in antibacterial, antifungal and other antimicrobial properties; they are used to treat s3xual transmitted infections, skin infections, wound infections, athlete’s foot and other infections caused by microbes.

Neem tea can be taken daily; the paste can also be applied to affected skin part, the oil can also be used by applying it directly to the infected site. They act fast, hasten healing, strengthen the immune system and leave the skin intact.



Treats Skin Problems



Neem tea are effective in treating skin problems like acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and skin infections; the paste gotten from pounding neem leaves with mortar and pestle can also be applied directly on the affected skin part. Their antimicrobial properties can even kill the microbes behind these skin conditions while their rich nutrients and phytochemicals repair damaged skin and restore the skin to its original state.

Neem paste is also used in clearing scars, wrinkles, fine lines, saggy skin, age spots, acne spots, and signs of aging. This is possible because the leaves are rich in astringent properties; they also have fatty acids and rich content of vitamin E which is very good for the skin.



Fight Inflammation



Inflammation is behind many chronic diseases and health problems; neem tea helps reduce and prevent inflammation. This tea is used to treat arthritis patients and to relief the symptoms of arthritis; the paste or oil can be applied to the aching joint and muscles, this will reduce the symptoms, pain and discomfort, and if used daily, it can increase the flexibility of the joints.