Neem (Margosa) and its utility

Neem (Margosa) has its mention in Indian mythology too. According to mythology when gods and demons churned out the sea, nectar was created. But at that time some drops of nectar fell on earth and out of that neem tree took birth. Not only that, the idols for three deities of Orissa Lord Jagganath, Lard Balabhadra and Devi Suvadra is also carved out of neem wood. Neem is widely used in Indian for various medicinal and other domestic purposes. Neem tree can be upto 20 meter high and usually has diameter of 2-2.5 meter. Almost all parts of neem tree are useful. We have mentioned few uses of neem tree below:

• Neem extracts have strong anti viral/ bacterial property. Its bark is used for various skin diseases.
• Neem leaves are used as insecticide. Woolen cloths, books, rice etc. can be kept safely with a few neem leaves to prevent insects or pests attacking them.
• Neem fruit is used for various urinal diseases and piles. Neem oil is used for protection of teeth, gum, ears etcPost Options. Also for various skin diseases neem oil is used.
  
• Aurvedic vaidyas prescribe to eat neem leaves for 24 days in empty stomach. According to them it cures diabetics and hyper tension. Also it cures skin diseases.
  
• Neem leaves are scattered on the bed of patients suffering from measles, chicken-pox. It reduces the chance of disease spreading to others.
  
• Also neem along with a mixture of coconut and cetrinela is used as mosquito repellent.
• Now neem is widely used in agriculture too. A mixture of neem and urea (1:5) is used to safeguard the crops against pests. Neem oil mixed with water is sprinkled to prevent insects/ pests.
  
• Neem oil is used to make soaps. Application of neem and turmeric mixture before bath is supposed to be very good for babies and adults too.
• Some of us even use neem flowers as foods.