No. 070Botanical
Azadirachta indica
Leaf
Botanical
Neem
A tree traditionally used in India for skin care and hygiene.
- Botanical name
- Azadirachta indica
- Also known as
- Nimba
- Part used
- Leaf
- Evidence
- Laboratory evidence Evidence level 2 of 5
- Body systems
- Skin
In tradition
Neem is used for the skin, for cleansing and as a natural protectant.
In research
Its limonoids, such as nimbin, are studied for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Strength of evidence
Laboratory evidence Evidence level 2 of 5Studied in cells or animals. Effects in people are not established. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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