Neem tea

Definition: Neem tea is an infusion or decoction of leaves of the herbs of the earth (or sometimes flowers or bark) of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) Neem is native to Southeast Asia East, where it is used as a medicinal plant for centuries.. Neem tea is very bitter in itself, but always mixed with other herbs in Ayurvedic medicine.

Neem Tea Recipes

Neem tea can be prepared as infusions and decoctions of other plants. You can use fresh or dried leaves of the neem neem tea. A ratio of about a teaspoon (three to five full leaves) per cup of hot water is generally preferred. You can soak in boiling water for about five minutes or 20 minutes. Some people prefer a lower dose (which is actually more effective for certain health reasons) to use, dipping a pinch of dried, shredded leaves neem with about 34 ounces of hot water for 20 minutes.

In Ayurveda Neem always mixed with other herbs. This has a dual purpose - to increase the efficiency / balance and keep the irresistible taste bitter. Try different herbs that are good for pitta dosha, or honey, sugar, fruit juice and spices like cardamom or lemon. The bitterness of Neem can also be filled with herbs and spices such as cinnamon seeds, orange peel, rooibos, licorice and fennel. Neem can also be mixed with green tea or black tea for a sweeter taste.

Health Benefits of Neem tea

Neem tea is traditionally used for a variety of medical reasons, including:

• Birth control (It is said to lower the sperm count in men and weaken the endometrium in women.)
• Blood purification
• Cancer (in vitro tests are promising, but more research is needed to verify the efficacy of neem in the fight against cancer.)
• Cough, cold, allergy and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract
• Gastrointestinal health, especially nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain with an infection
• Inflammation (Neem is a potent anti-inflammatory agent.)
• Liver problems (Neem is to be a liver tonic.)
• General detoxification
• Parasite clearance (intestinal parasites, especially pinworms, hookworms and tapeworms)
• Beautification of the skin, such as a glowing skin and prevention / treatment of occasional outbreaks

Neem has been traditionally used to treat malaria, but it is no longer an option recommended treatment for a serious disease and can be treated differently.

In Ayurveda, Neem is said to bitter, cooling and "Vata" (the type of cooling, drying, reduction and dispersion associated with Ayurveda) be. For this reason is often used to treat conditions Neem with fire and Pitta and Kapha doshas with. Emotionally, it is so that neem introspection to promote. Thanks to its unique properties, it is generally recommended that Neem drunk at the beginning of the new year and winter.

Neem tea is not safe for pregnant women to use and can interact with other medications. See a doctor, herbalist or Ayurvedic doctor before beginning treatment with Neem.

AKA: Neem plant infusion, decoction of neem, neem tea, tea leaf Neem, Azadirachta indica

Common Misspellings: Neamt, Neme