Description
As a natural antiseptic and fungicide, it is effective in killing molds, fungi, and bacteria. When diluted, it is often used as a mild astringent to cut down on swelling and pain in arthritis sufferers. It has also been shown to decrease inflammation, which may contribute to the development of joint pain and arthritis. The essential oil can also be used to treat burns, rashes, cuts, and wounds as it is very effective against bacterial and viral infections and it kills germs.
Neem has also been used to prevent and treat allergies. Since neem is an allergen-removing agent, the oil can be used to reduce or eliminate allergic reactions, headaches, diarrhea, nausea, stomach problems, and chest pains. Neem has also been shown to help relieve fevers, asthma, coughs, colds, congestion, and headaches, and the oil can be added to bath water to make a relaxing, cooling ointment. that can be used as a cough syrup for cold remedies or applied topically to a sore throat. Neem can also be applied topically to cuts and scrape to help alleviate itching and swelling and pain.
