Few medicinal herbs are as versatile as neem. This tropical relative of mahogany originates in Southeast Asia, where traditional practitioners use it to treat everything from scabies to arthritis. I have personally experienced great success using neem oil to treat my cats’ skin problems, including fleas and milliary dermatitis. In addition to offering several benefits ...
Neem oil is an essential oil that has been used for hundreds of years by the Asian and Indian population. The oil comes from the berry like fruit from the neem tree which grows in India and Asia. There are many health benefits from the essential oil that is derived from this fruit. Dental Neem ...
I was sitting at my kitchen table one morning when I looked out the window and saw this vibrant orange and rust colored mass on the lawn. I had no clue what it was at first. From the window, it looked like an animal had gotten sick on the grass. I went outside to investigate. ...
Neem is the common name for Azadirachta Indica, a mahogany tree native to southeast Asia; neem tea, neem oil and neem capsules are created from the leaves. Recent medical research has confirmed the health benefits of neem, including its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. In traditional uses, neem is often prescribed as a general tonic ...
Scabies is a skin infection that’s caused by the parasite, “Variety Hominis.” The word “scabies” is Latin, and it means “itch.” Itching is the main symptom of this infection. Scabies also causes a red rash of bumps that look like pimples to appear on your skin. You may be able to see tiny burrows in ...
Poultices are similar to compresses, except the whole herb is applied, rather than a liquid extract, providing effective first aid treatment. Poultices are simple herbal preparations that can be prepared at home. Moist, hot herbs are pasted onto the skin to give soothing, healing relief from minor wounds or painful muscles. Fresh, dried or powdered ...
Every spring it never fails – the grasshoppers hatch. I’m not talking about cute little green grasshoppers, the kind that you think of being in some children’s book dancing to fiddle music. No, the kind we have down here on the Gulf Coast are big, black, with red and yellow markings, and they don’t die ...
Neem tree is generally considered to be an air purifier and preventive against malarial fever, acne , pimples and cholera. All parts of the tree possess medicinal properties. The leaves are useful in relieving flatulence, promoting the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes, and in increasing secretion and discharge of urine. ...
A Review of the Derma E Psorzema Products: The Line Derma E’s popular Psorzema line or products consists of a facial creme, a body lotion and a body wash. While the line is marketed for sufferers of psoriasis and eczema, anyone can use these products on both their face and their body, and they may ...
Since Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in the early sixties, those who understood the dangers of chemical pesticides have been looking for healthy and natural ways to control pests that injure our food supply. Vicki Parson, of Neem Tree Farms, believes that the Neem Tree might be one solution. Vicki took the time recently to ...
