Wednesday, September 2, 2009

My Favorite Herb

In India, the Neem Tree is thought to be blessed with miraculous healing properties due to a little accident involving Indra, King of the Celestials. As he was traveling back to heaven with a pot of Ambrosia, he hit a little bump and spilled the Ambrosia on the Neem Tree. It was blessed with healing properties for all of eternity. It's first use as a medical treatment goes back 4,500 years. The Neem Tree is so sacred, in fact, that the Indian government has legislation to declare Neem a national treasure and put a ban on exporting the seeds.

Neem is known to be beneficial to the following conditions:
  • Psoriasis
  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Itching
  • Dandruff
  • Warts
  • Colds and Flu
  • Diabetes (can reduce insulin requirements by 30 - 50% for nonketotic, insulin fast and insulin sensitive diabetes) Note that is was approved for this use by the Indian Government in less than 24 hours after researchers placed their findings.
  • Cancer (contains polysaccharides and limonoids)
  • Heart Disease (delays blood coagulation, reduces elevated heart rates and HBP
  • Herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and vaginal infections
  • Gum Disease and tooth decay
  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Ulcers
  • Acts as a Birth Control in men and women and is commonly used in India as such
  • Hepatitis
  • Fungi including athlete's foot and Candida
  • Used as an Insect repellent and Insecticide
  • and MUCH more

There are no known side effects of Neem. It is thought that in large doses it could be toxic. The entire tree is used including the roots, bark, gum, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds and oil. Neem has the following healing properties:

  • Antiseptic
  • Anti-bacteria (antiseptic)
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-fungal
  • Anti-viral (kills viruses)
  • Contraceptive
  • Anti-arrhythmic
  • Analgesic (pain relief)
  • Antigen (creates immune response)
  • Anthelminthic (kills parasites)
Neem has been used for thousands of years. There are hundreds of documented studies on Neem dating back to the 1950s with amazing findings from current studies. It is inexpensive. It facilitates healing on many levels. It is an integral part of the Elemental Immersion as it functions as a liver tonic. In the studio, we sell soaps, shampoos, supplements, mud masks, oils and toothpaste. Go to www.elementalom.com to learn more about Neem...our favorite little tree.

Namaste,

Pam

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