Neem Leaf is especially beneficial for treating ailments like diabetes, ulcer, piles, malaria, hypertension, heart ailments, hair problems, skin problems etc. Neem is antiseptic, anti bacterial and antiviral. It is a natural blood purifier. Neem leaf is used both fresh and dried for different purposes.

The neem tree is a tropical evergreen that's been part of traditional Asian medicine for centuries. Practitioners recommend neem leaves and other parts of the tree to treat gastrointestinal problems, to prevent infection and, when used topically, as an insect repellent and pesticide. Some studies indicate that components of neem leaves might have significant benefits when taken in supplement form, but large studies with human subjects are still needed, along with studies to confirm that eating the leaves has the same benefits.

Antioxidant Actions

Neem leaves contain several phytochemicals, or natural plant compounds, that have significant biological activity. These include components called flavonoids, such as quercetin, catechin, carotenes and ascorbic acid, which are antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect all your cells from the effects of unstable chemicals called free radicals that form naturally during digestion, in your skin when you're exposed to sun and in your organs when you encounter toxins such as cigarette smoke. Over time, exposure to free radicals can damage cellular DNA and other cell components, changes that the Linus Pauling Institute reports might raise your risk of disorders such as atherosclerosis and neurological diseases; these changes could also speed the aging process.

Anti-Cancer Properties

Experts at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center report that extracts made from neem leaves might have significant anti-cancer properties, helping prevent or slow growth of several types of cancer cells in cultures and laboratory animals.

Antimicrobial Actions

The cancer center also reports that neem leaves have antimicrobial properties, potentially helping prevent or slow growth of pathogens. For example, neem leaf extract might help prevent growth of viruses such as the HIV virus,