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	Neem – The Treasured Herb The Neem (Azadirachta indica) tree has long been a part of traditional Indian medicine. This wonderful plant has a number of uses. Perhaps one of the most famous recent uses is that of Neem as an insecticide.  The compound found in Neem has been patented by a US pharmaceutical company and is now sold as an insecticide all over the world. This Neem based insecticide is found to be effective against 150 different species of insects and does not leave behind any undesirable residue. Neem is also a powerful antiseptic and Neem water is widely used in India to treat skin diseases and chicken pox sores. The twig of the Neem tree is used as a toothbrush cum toothpaste in rural India. Villagers chew on this twig every morning to clean their teeth. Oil from the Neem tree is also found to cause an anti-fertility effect on women. A lot of Ayurvedic preparations utilize Neem as a key ingredient. Neem based medicine is used to treat skin infections, leprosy, and leucoderma. The bark of the tree is also used to treat malarial fevers. The abundance of Vitamin A found in Neem leaves are very useful for combating night blindness. Washing hair in Neem water is said to promote hair growth. It is important that the various facets of this wonderful plant be studied in a scientific manner so that it can be properly applied in modern medicine. This will require a concentrated effort by various teams of scientists and major funding, but the possible results should be well worth the labor and expenses incurred.
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