The Neem Tree has taken many thousands of years to learn how to protect itself from insects.
It was discovered this in the West when a locust plague went through the Sudan in the 60’s and destroyed everything in sight but left the Neem trees without any damage whatsoever so scientists then decided to examine the Neem tree to find out why.
Since then much scientific study of Neem has been conducted in many countries and it is now becoming the product of choice with farmers and plant growers mainly due to its effects on insects and non toxic effect on humans and animals.
There have also been many scientific studies done overseas on the medical benefits of Neem. These studies are ongoing with many incredible results.
We listened to many professors and doctors from various parts of the world presenting their advanced medical studies when we attended the World Neem Organisation Conference in India.
We advise that the Neem Tree is possessed of many anti’s and amongst these there are ANTI VIRAL compounds. It possesses an amazing range of phytochemicals (actives) contained within its leaves, bark, flowers, fruit and seeds. As a traditional medicine it has been used for chicken pox, herpes, shingles, colds, influenza and many other ailments.
In several studies on Neem’s effectiveness as an anti-viral agent shows that it may interact with the surface of cells to prevent infection by the virus thereby inhibiting multiplication of the virus (Rai and Sethi, 1972).
Similar results have been observed in studies of other viral pathogens indicating a unique property or Neem to prevent viral disease (Rao, 1969) (Singh,1981) (Saxena, 1985), published in a book “Neem, the Ultimate Herb”- John Conrick, USA. Please note that antibiotics are NOT an anti-virus agents. So, try our Neem Leaf capsules and our Neem Tea – under our Health and Wellness section.
This document provided by Neeming Australia Pty Ltd is for information purposes only. It is not intended as any form of medical advice. Readers should seek medical advice for their conditions from a medical practitioner.(more…)
Now here is an interesting character that we met at the World Neem Organisation conference last December – He is Klaus Ferlow from Canada.
He has been a keen buff and advocate of Neem for many years and has written a book on its many aspects. The book includes a valuable guide to herbs, list many beneficial applications of Neem, and explores its politics and history. The endearing story of the Neem tree is told through the eyes of one of its most enthusiastic advocates.
UNGCI’s Sustainability Goals and Role of Neem in Sustainable Development of the Globe – Kamal K Singh, ED, United Nations Global Compact India –
Human life depends on the earth as much as the ocean for our sustenance and livelihood. Plant life provides 80% of our human diet and we rely on agriculture as an important economic resource and means of development. Forests account for 30% of the earth’s surface providing vital habitats for millions of species and important sources for clean air and water; as well as being crucial for combating climate change. The SDGs aim to conserve and restore the use of terrestrial ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, drylands and mountains by 2020. Halting deforestation is also vital to mitigating the impact of climate change. Urgent action must be taken to reduce the loss of natural habitats and biodiversity which are part of our common heritage.