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From almost
the very beginning of recorded human history, people have taken advantage
of the remarkable Neem tree. Even before ancient herbalists discovered the
analgesic qualities of the willow tree -- from which aspirin is derived --
people used branches, fruit and leaves from the Neem to cure many
illnesses. Its medicinal qualities are outlined in the earliest Sanskrit
writings and its uses in Hindu medicine date back to very remote times.
Even today, rural Indians refer to the Neem tree as their "village
pharmacy" because it cures diseases and disorders ranging from bad teeth
and bedbugs to ulcers and malaria. |
