Topic: Neem Tree
We saw a lot of different trees and plants at ECHO, but the one that interested me the most was the neem tree. The neem tree has so many different uses, such as in beauty products.
Neem oil is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree and can be used for pest control. Neem oil can also be used to make toothpaste, shampoo, soap, cosmetics, and lotion. It can even be used in pet products. Neem oil has been used as insect solution to control pests such as the white flies, aphids, mealy bugs, spider bites, Japanese beetles and more. Neem oil is biodegradable and completely safe for the environment, unlike store-bought bug repellant.
Neem leaf and seed extracts have been found to be spermicidal and research is being conducted using neem extracts for making contraceptives. Neem produces pain relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing compounds that can aid in the healing of cuts and burns.
Neem also has anti-bacterial properties so it’s good for germ-a-phobes like me! It can help in fighting against skin infections such as acne and eczema. The extracts from the neem tree can also help in treating diabetes, AIDS, cancer, herpes, allergies, and more.
Seriously, what can't the neem tree do?!
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