Indications
Neem is used for bacterial and viral skin infections, for wound healing, for chronic dermatitis and for acne vulgaris.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Neem seed oil contains triterpenes and tetranortriterpenes (limonoids and protolimonoids of the gedunin group). Neem bark contains a paraffin alcohol (sugiol), the oxyphenol nimbiol, nimbosterol, nimbolin A and nimbolin B. The leaves mainly yield the flavonoid quercetin and nimbosterol, along with a number of limonoids. Quercetin is a polyphenolic flavonoid and is known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
In Ayurvedic medicine, neem is used for skin diseases, leprosy, inflammation, infections, fever and purification of blood. It is also used as an antiseptic, an astringent and an anthelmintic. Most Ayurvedic formulations for skin disorders mention neem, because of its detoxifying properties. Neem also inhibits the growth of acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Neem is not recommended during pregnancy. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough information to say whether it is safe to use.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.