| Latin Name : | Azadirachta indica |
| English Name : | Neem |
| French Name : | Margousier |
| Family : | Meliaceae |
| Origin : | India |
Neem has been used in India for thousands of years. Ayurveda textbooks dating back to 2500 B.C. already mentioned it. Neem is a classic example of biopiracy. Indeed, during the 1990’s, several patents were registered in order to obtain the exclusiveness of its remarkable and widely known properties.
| Used Part : | Seeds |
| Extraction : | Cold Pressed |
| Main Components : | Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Linoleic acid, Azadirachtine |
| Oil Characteristics : | Deep greenish-brown oil with a powerful aroma of onion and peanut. |
| Properties : |
Hydrating, regenerating and restructuring. |
Neem oil can be added to hand and face creams, sun protection and care products, lip balms and shampoos or used as an ointment to treat dandruff. According to some sources, neem oil would even have an effect in treating baldness.
Blend neem oil into regular shampoo to remove or keep insects or parasites away (lice, mites, ticks) and eliminate dandruff, in animals and humans.
Neem oil is used in animal care for as many reasons as for humans. It can also be sprayed in stables to repel flies and insects.
As a household product, neem can be used to kill mites (on sofas, mattresses, sheets, floors, etc.) in a spray.
In case of lice infestation, completely wet the hair with neem oil. Let stand for a whole night using a plastic cap or bag to protect your sheets and pillow cases. Thoroughly wash and rinse hair in the morning. Tea tree oil can be added to the treatment to reinforce the effect of neem oil.
For gardening or indoor plants, prepare an effective insecticide spray using the following recipe:
This oil will solidify or change in texture at lower temperatures. To warm it up before use, hold the bottle in your hand or place it in hot water from the tap, if needed.
