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Health Benefits and Medicinal uses of Neem-Azadirachta indica

Introduction

Neem, (Azadirachta indica) is a tree with plenty of health benefits that holds a solid reputation in Ayurveda zone. It has many remedies that can heal a number of ailments like treat dandruff, pacify irritation, saves the skin from many diseases, accelerates wound healing, boosts the immune system and reduces the inflammation. It is also used to heal gastric troubles, enhances scalp health and hair growth, slows down the aging process, manages libido, has anti-cancer potential and useful in controlling diabetes.

Neem in fact is a native of Indian subcontinent, these days it can be found in many other parts of the world because it is used to treat a huge number of diseases in a natural way. In fact it belongs to the family of Meliaceae. These trees grow in a rapid way and have massive quality and broad spreading leaves, which drop in drought as if they want to shield the other trees and the ground. Almost all the parts of this tree are used to prepare various remedies that cure plenty of diseases.

Neem leaves are in great demand because they have numerous beneficial & medicinal properties. The neem oil is extracted from its leaves and used in multiple ways to heal many ailments. These can also be dried and burnt, they turn into a pest repellent. In India the shoots and flowers of this tree are used in culinary applications.

Health Benefits of Neem

Some of the benefits of its leaves are:

How to Use

  1. Make a paste of neem leaves and water and dab it on your wounds, repeat this process a few times in a day. It will help in reducing the inflammation and pain and heals the wounds at a fast pace.
  2. Boil a handful of neem leaves in a glass of water till its color changes to green, let it get cooled. After washing your hair with a shampoo, apply this water to your hair. It will just say goodbye dandruff.
  3. Boil some neem leaves in water for some time and let it gets cooled. Sprinkle your eyes with this water. It will certainly cure the redness, itching, and feeling tired kind of look.
  4. Grind a few neem leaves and make a paste with water and apply it on your zit (a spot on the skin) directly, acne will just dry out. This paste also helps in removing all skin blemishes, making it totally flawless and supple. Add turmeric to this paste and it helps in removing many skin problems like itching, ring worms, eczema and other skin diseases.
  5. In fact, it just enhances your immunity, crush some neem leaves in a glass of water and can be drunk straight away. I know it has a very bitter taste, you can add some honey to sweeten it. But if you pay a look at its benefits you will not mind drinking it, without worrying about the taste.
  6. Neem flowers: The whole tree is bitter, except its flowers, which have a mystic jasmine like fragrance and which blossom in the afternoon and once again during the evening. During monsoon season, you will find them scattered all over the ground in bunches. These can be used in any form fresh, dried or powdered form, mostly these are used in South India to cook  many kinds of dishes. These flowers are roasted to be sprinkled on top of some dishes to make them more impressive.
  7. Neem flowers are also used to heal anorexia, belching, nausea and intestinal worms. Aromatherapy is done with them due to their calming effect. A recent study found it’s flower’s alcoholic extract to be a nice contraceptive.
  8. Neem Twigs & Bark: If you are an Indian and live in the rural sector, early in the morning you will find lots of people chewing on neem twigs and often don’t do any toothbrush. These twigs are so beneficial for the jaw health that it  kills all the toxins that are collected during the night and stop tooth decay or after getting shredded work as threads to stop the formation of plaque. It also maintains the alkaline level of your saliva, treats swollen gums and gives you sparkling white teeth.

Amazing Health Benefits of Neem

Benefits of Neem Oil:

  • Neem oil, which is extracted from seeds of neem trees has immense medicinal properties.
  • Making it a strong ingredient of many beauty products and cosmetics like soaps, shampoos, tooth pastes, hair oils, hand wash, mosquito repellents many creams & lotions that are made to moisturize your skin and make it smooth.
  • You can also add coconut oil in it and massage your whole body to enjoy the cooling effects.
  • We Indians feed our kids with the neem oil to eradicate all diseases that are caused due to viral infections to keep them healthy.

Here are some other great uses of neem oil you may have missed:

How to Use

  1. Say no to blackheads: Take 2-3 drops of neem oil, dilute by adding some water to it and apply this mixture on your blackheads directly.
  2. Apply this regularly to get rid of blackheads and prevent them from coming back.
  3. Anti-ageing oil: Neem oil is extremely nourishing and can be applied along with your face packs. It also helps in reducing the wrinkles that appear on your face and thus prevents aging skin, any kind of skin irritation caused by the harmful rays of the Sun and reduces itching.
  4. For strong hair: Take some neem oil and rub it into the scalp with the help of your fingertips, leave it  for a while and later wash. Neem oil can make your hair strong right from the root to the tip, prevents hair fall and treats dandruff.
  5. Ayurveda uses the basic properties of neem tree to cure ailments which occur due to disturbances in Vata dosha and also reduces neuro-muscular pains. The free radicals that circulate  cause harmful effects on our body.
  6. The neem tree has anti-bacterial properties that  neutralize these free radicals and then are thrown out of the body. It also destroys the bacteria that cause so many infections and promotes healing in a rapid manner.

Note

  • The neem tree has immense medicinal properties in it and can bring lots of benefits if taken properly. Remember one thing that the neem tree should be grown in an organic way and should be free from all chemicals. But it will be a good idea to consult your Ayurvedic doctor before proceeding. He/she can guide you more properly.

Intussusception Treatment with Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies

Overview

Intussusception is a serious medical emergency which results from the obstruction of the intestine, due to which food or fluid cannot pass through the intestine. In this condition, blood supply to the affected portion of the intestine gets cut off and causes perforation (a tear in the bowel), infection and loss of bowel tissue. The intestinal obstruction which marks the occurrence of Intussusception can be described as the telescoping (infolding or sliding) of a portion of the intestine within an adjacent portion. This condition mostly affects children aged between 3 months and 3 years it rarely affects children under 3 months, older children or adults. The condition can prove to be fatal if it is not treated in time.

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In Intussusception, the telescoping of the intestine (usually the small intestine) results from an abnormal growth (a polyp or a tumor) in the intestine. The abnormal growth, called lead point, is grabbed by the normal wave-like contractions of the intestine; and the lead point, along with the inside layer of the intestine, gets pulled into the bowel ahead of it. In most cases of Intussusception, the exact cause of the condition cannot be identified. However, most of the children affected by Intussusception generally develop the condition after a recent attack of gastroenteritis or stomach flu.

Risk Factors of Intussusception

Some of the known risk factors of Intussusception are :-

  • Age (the condition mostly affects young children below 3 years of age)
  • Sex (the risk of the condition is higher in boys as compared to girls)
  • Intestinal malrotation (abnormal formation of intestines at birth)
  • Past history of Intussusception
  • The Family history of Intussusception.

Symptoms of Intussusception

In the affected children, the most common symptom of the occurrence of Intussusception is an acute abdominal pain because of which they may suddenly start crying loudly and pull their knees to their chests. The episodes of abdominal pain mostly occur after every 15-20 minutes. However, as time passes, the painful episodes occur more frequently and also last much longer.

Besides abdominal pain, some of the other symptoms of Intussusception are :-

  • A lump/distention in the abdomen
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Sweating
  • Dehydration
  • Tiredness and drowsiness
  • Vomiting up yellowish-green fluid
  • Bloody stools; or stools mixed with mucus.

In rare cases when adults are affected, the symptoms of Intussusception generally overlap with the symptoms of some other conditions and are thus difficult to identify. Nonetheless, the most common symptom of Intussusception in adults also is abdominal pain which comes and goes, along with vomiting and nausea.

Treatment of Intussusception

Intussusception is a condition which requires emergency medical care. When the doctors suspect that a child is suffering from Intussusception, they immediately send the child to the emergency room, where the intestinal blockages are spotted with the help of X-ray or an abdominal ultrasound. If damage to intestines is identified, the child is taken to the operating theatre straightaway to correct the bowel obstruction.Generally, two types of enemas an air enema or a barium enema are helpful in diagnosing as well as treating Intussusception in serious cases.

For effectively managing Intussusception in a safe and natural manner, Planet Ayurveda herbal manufacturing company offers some extremely beneficial herbal products which are prepared from 100% pure and natural herbs. These products are prepared under the expert guidance of renowned Ayurveda practitioners, and can be very useful in managing the symptoms of Intussusception, without any side effects. The herbal products for managing Intussusception include:

1. Digestion Support Capsules

These capsules are prepared from a combination of some potent herbs which have the ability to enhance the health of the digestive system. These herbs, widely known for their beneficial properties, include Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Pippali (Piper longum), Jeerak (Cymium cumium), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), and Bahera (Terminalia bellerica).

The use of Digestion Support capsules is beneficial in managing Intussusception because they are helpful in maintaining the natural PH of the stomach, supporting the digestive process, improving appetite, maintaining proper metabolism of the body, boosting the immune system, rejuvenating the body, and balancing the body’s three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas.

Dosage of Digestion Support capsules for managing Intussusception: One capsule twice a day, with plain water, after meals.

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2. Mahasankh Vati Tablets

For the preparation of these tablets, some well-known herbs and other natural ingredients with immense medicinal value are used. These herbal components with proven appetizer, digestive, analgesic, and antipyretic properties — include: Pippali (Piper longum),Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Danti (Baliospermum montanum), Yavkshar (Potassium Carbonate), Sarjakshar(Sodium Carbonate), Shudh Parad(Purified Mercury), and Shudh Tankan(Purified Sodium Biborate).

These tablets have the capability to alleviate intestinal pains, maintain the health of digestive organs, relieve gastritis, manage digestion-related disorders, improve appetite, reduce inflammation, and maintain the balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas of the body.

Dosage of Mahasankh Vati tablets for managing Intussusception: Two tablets with plain water, two times a day, after meals.

3. Vatsakadi Churna Mixed with Vara Churna

Vatsakadi churna is an excellent herbal powder which is very beneficial for managing intestinal disorders, particularly the conditions associated with excessive diarrhoea and dysentery. This churna can manage flatulence, gas and irregular digestion, and can also treat irritable bowel syndrome, unexplained intermittent diarrhoea, Crohn’s disease, and Ulcerative colitis. The herbs used for preparing this churna include: Saunf(Foeniculum vulgare), Bilv(Aegle marmelos), Dhania(Coriander sativum), Anar (Punica granatum), Chhoti Elaichi (Elletaria cardamomum), and Jaiphal(Myristica fragrans).

For managing Intussusception, it is beneficial to mix Vatsakadi churna with Vara churna (also called Triphala powder), which is another amazing herbal powder for treating several digestion-related conditions. Vara churna is prepared from three potent, multipurpose herbs Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and Bhibhitaki (Terminalia ballerica). These herbs have the ability to eliminate toxins from the body, treat constipation, provide colon cleanse benefits, treat vision problems, reduce high cholesterol, and treat some other common conditions like acidity, migraine, obesity, and general weakness.

Dosage of Vatsakadi churna mixed with Vara churna for managing Intussusception: 1-2 teaspoons daily, with water, after meals.

Conclusion

Planet Ayurveda’s herbal products for Intussusception are completely safe to use. These products are pure vegetarian formulations, which do not contain any chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast, colors, binders, fillers, or additives.