🌿 Neem
Niem
Azadirachta indica
Neem is a traditional medicinal tree from South Asia whose leaves, bark, seeds and oil contain numerous bioactive compounds. Particularly studied are limonoids such as nimbolide, azadirachtin and gedunin, as well as flavonoids and polysaccharides. Laboratory and animal studies indicate antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anticancer properties. Potential effects on cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis are of particular interest.
Notes
Research into neem as a potential supportive agent in cancer research is particularly interesting for nimbolide and other limonoids.
Effects
- hepatoprotective
- antiproliferative
- studied for cancer prevention
- immunomodulatory
- anti-inflammatory
- supportive of healthy blood glucose
- apoptosis-inducing
- antioxidant
- antimicrobial
- anti-metastatic
- antibacterial
- anti-angiogenic
Conditions
- cellular protection
- metabolic disorders
- prostate complaints
- stomach complaints
- cancer prevention
- infections
- skin problems
- inflammatory processes
Application Areas
- metabolism
- prostate
- gastrointestinal system
- liver and natural detoxification processes
- immune system
- skin
Plant Parts
- oil
- seeds
- bark
- fruit
- flower
- leaf
Preparations
- topical cream
- topical oil
- tea
- powder
- extract
- infusion
Contraindications
- breastfeeding
- pregnancy
- liver disease
- children under 6
- allergy