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Azadirachta indica · नीम · Sanskrit: निम्ब
Also: Indian lilac
Bitter leaves traditionally used for skin, teeth and folk blood-sugar care.
Updated: 18 August 2026 · Medically reviewed by: Review pending — placeholder
Safety first: Herbs are not automatically safe. Avoid internal medicinal use in pregnancy; may affect fertility (animal data). Avoid internal oil; use leaves cautiously with liver/kidney disease. Never stop prescribed medicines for an herb without supervision.
Traditional uses
Common preparations
Traditional skin/oral uses are plausible; internal disease-treatment evidence is limited and safety margins matter.
Proposed mechanisms (theory, not proof)
Possible benefits discussed in literature
Safety
Side effects
Drug interactions
Who should avoid: Children (internal oil); Pregnant women (internal medicinal doses)
Quality checks
No. It is not a proven treatment — continue prescribed care.
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