Wednesday, March 22, 2006

NEEM Good for Psoriasis


The researchers of University of Michigan (U-M) have found a common genetic variation that makes some people more likely to develop psoriasis and they identified the gene - PSORS1 (SORE-ESS-1) - in a large clinical study involving 2,723 people from 678 families. At least one member in each family had psoriasis.
Medicinal properties of neem have been known to Indians since time immemorial. The earliest Sanskrit medical writings refer to the benefits of neem’s fruits, seeds, oil, leaves, roots and bark.One of neem’s stronger advantages is its effect upon the skin in general. It has been most helpful in treating a variety of skin problems and diseases including psoriasis, eczema and other persistent conditions.Psoriasis is successfully treated with neem oil. The oil moisturizes and protects the skin while healing the lesions, scaling and irritations. Experiments have shown that patients with psoriasis who have taken neem leaf orally, combined with tropical treatment with neem extracts and neem seed oil, achieve results
How to make hot Neem Tea

Pour 1 cup very hot water over:1 tspn dried Neem Leaf
1 tspn fresh or dried Mint (optional)
1/2 tspn grated Ginger or
1/4 tspn dried Ginger Powder (optional)
Steep for a few minutes - strain and enjoy.
Can be sweetened with Jaggery, Honey or Stevia

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