The efficacy and function of neem flowers

Do you know what neem flower is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Neem flower has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of neem flower in detail.

[Source] Medicinal material source: Melia azedarach L. and Toosendan Sieb., both plants of the Meliaceae family. Flowers of Et Zucc.

【Original form】 1. Melia azedarach is a deciduous tree, 15-20m tall. The bark is dark brown and cracked longitudinally. The old branches are purple with many tiny lenticels. Two to three times odd-pinnate compound leaves are alternate; leaflets are ovate to elliptic, 3-7cm long, 2-3cm wide, with long pointed tips, broad cuneate or rounded bases, with obtuse serrations on the edges, dark green above, light green below, with stellate hairs when young, but later become hairless except for white hairs on the veins. Panicles are axillary or terminal; flowers are lavender, about 1 cm long; calyx is 5-lobed, lobes are lanceolate, and hairy on both sides; petals are 5, flat or recurved, oblanceolate; stamen tube is usually dark purple, about 7 mm long; ovary is superior. The drupe is oval or nearly spherical, 1.5-2cm long, light yellow, with 4-5 chambers, each chamber containing 1 seed. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruit ripening period is October-November.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: 1. It grows in the wilderness or on the roadside, and is often cultivated in front of and behind houses.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; kills insects; relieves itching. Mainly used for heat rash and tinea capitis

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: grind appropriate amount and sprinkle or apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of neem flowers are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.