Neem leaf popularly known as ‘Dogoyaro’ or Wonder Leaf in Nigeria is a natural herb that comes from the neem tree, other names for which include Azadirachta indica and Indian lilac. It has numerous health benefits and has been used for thousands of years now. Neem leaves are well known not only for its medicinal properties but also for its numerous health benefits.

Neem contains an essential ingredient in many Ayurveda medicines. It also contains anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory agents.

Here are the health benefits of Neem or Dogoyaro leaf to your bodY.

• Moisturizes the skin

Neem plants moisturizes the skin while helping to keep it soft and supple. They are effective for lightening scars and pigmentation caused by acne and scabies.

Procedure: Boil neem leaves with small segments of orange peel in a little water, add little yoghurt, honey and milk to form a smooth paste. Apply this to your face and wash of when it dries. This will clear acne and breakouts, whiteheads and even reduce the appearance of pores.

• Skin toning

Neem leaves for skin can also be used as a toner.

Procedure: Just dip a cotton ball in boiled neem water and wipe your face with it overnight. This will clear acne, scars, pigmentation and blackheads.

• For hair and scalp tissues

Procedure: Add a cup of fresh neem leaves to boiling water, and use this water to rinse your hair after shampooing your hair. The anti-bacterial property of neem helps to treat dry scalp, dandruff and hair fall issues.

• Good for oily skin

If you are tired of your oily skin and skin problems that follow, it is advisable to use neem for your face.

Procedure: Make a paste of fresh neem leaves, add 2 pinches of turmeric to it and mix well until it reaches a medium consistency. Apply it directly on the face and wash it with cold water after 15 minutes.

• Beneficial for skin pigmentation

Neem is extremely beneficial for those suffering from pigmentation. Pigmentation disorders occur in patches on the face and sometimes other parts of the body. Mix some gram flour and neem powder using lemon and water. Lather it on the skin and rinse it after it dries out.

• Nail ailments

Neem is also known to treat nail ailments. Neem oil when applied on the affected area multiple times a day, it helps cure skin infections.

• Prevents Infection and boost immunity

The antibodies present in neem plants helps in cleansing your body thereby boosting immunity.

It also helps in gingivitis and dental plaque, This plant helps to decrease bacteria in the mouth thereby preventing gum diseases.

• Regulated blood pressure

It helps to control heart disease making the state of the heart mild.

• Neem plants helps for intestinal worms and stomach upset, for deworming and healing of various stomach ulcers.