Neem: India's Miraculous Healing Plant
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (646 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892818379 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A comprehensive look at one of the most popular therapeutic plants in the Indian Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia." (Whole Life Times)"This book provides lots of good information about the tree itself as well as the medicinal, cosmetic, animal care, and pesticide possibilties." (Healing Retreats & Spas, May/June 2000)
But neem is not simply a natural alternative to pesticides; increasingly it is being used to reverse desertification and to reduce erosion and deforestation, making it an important weapon in the fight against global warming. It has gained particular attention from scientists seeking a cure for AIDS, not only for its antiviral properties, but also because it boosts the immune system on all levels without destroying beneficial bacteria, unlike synthetic antibiotics. In addition to its numerous uses as a healing agent, neem has been receiving much attention for the ecological benefits it provides. • A natural pesticide hailed by many for its diverse ecological benefits. For centuries Indians have been mixing neem leaves with stored grains to prevent insect infestation. An extremely powerful blood purifying agent and detoxicant, neem is also effective in the treatment of fever, malaria, skin diseases, dental problems, diabetes, tumors, arthritis, and jaundice. • Used in India for over 4,000 years, neem is one of the most popular therapeutic plants in the Indian pharmacopoeia. Now modern research is proving what has been long known by Ayurvedic medicine practitioners: neem is one of the most effective plant medicines in the world. Neem's many practical applications make it of enormous interest to anyone concerned about health and ecology. In India--where it has been used for more than 4,000 years--the neem tree has such a v
She lives in Germany. Ellen Norten is a journalist who has written for both television and the news media.
"Great Info, Definitely Worth Reading." according to LALTOO. This little book, has in one place, all the essential info about NEEM and its many uses (health wise, insecticide etc). I have been reading up on Neem for years but still did not garner as much info as this book ! You won't be disappointed.. AmznSFgal said Advice maybe ok for humans, but beware the chapter on pets. I'm not a vet, nor a neem expert, but the author's neem seed and tea tree oil shampoo recipe for pets p6Advice maybe ok for humans, but beware the chapter on pets AmznSFgal I'm not a vet, nor a neem expert, but the author's neem seed and tea tree oil shampoo recipe for pets p64 seems an irresponsible concoction for two reasons (1) from what I've read, you should be very careful adding tea tree oil to any treatment of a pet. Even the ASPCA, under the "Ask the Expert Poison Control" (search for "tea tree oil") confirms the potential harmful effects. And you can be certain that the exposure to cats wouldn't just be dermal, they'd lick much of it too. If the author knows this risk, it certainly isn't apparent with any warnings (2) my understanding is that neem leaf is o. seems an irresponsible concoction for two reasons (1) from what I've read, you should be very careful adding tea tree oil to any treatment of a pet. Even the ASPCA, under the "Ask the Expert Poison Control" (search for "tea tree oil") confirms the potential harmful effects. And you can be certain that the exposure to cats wouldn't just be dermal, they'd lick much of it too. If the author knows this risk, it certainly isn't apparent with any warnings ("Advice maybe ok for humans, but beware the chapter on pets" according to AmznSFgal. I'm not a vet, nor a neem expert, but the author's neem seed and tea tree oil shampoo recipe for pets p6Advice maybe ok for humans, but beware the chapter on pets AmznSFgal I'm not a vet, nor a neem expert, but the author's neem seed and tea tree oil shampoo recipe for pets p64 seems an irresponsible concoction for two reasons (1) from what I've read, you should be very careful adding tea tree oil to any treatment of a pet. Even the ASPCA, under the "Ask the Expert Poison Control" (search for "tea tree oil") confirms the potential harmful effects. And you can be certain that the exposure to cats wouldn't just be dermal, they'd lick much of it too. If the author knows this risk, it certainly isn't apparent with any warnings (2) my understanding is that neem leaf is o. seems an irresponsible concoction for two reasons (1) from what I've read, you should be very careful adding tea tree oil to any treatment of a pet. Even the ASPCA, under the "Ask the Expert Poison Control" (search for "tea tree oil") confirms the potential harmful effects. And you can be certain that the exposure to cats wouldn't just be dermal, they'd lick much of it too. If the author knows this risk, it certainly isn't apparent with any warnings (2) my understanding is that neem leaf is o. ) my understanding is that neem leaf is o. Always Looking for the Truth said A need-to-read book on Neem. You will want to read this book about Neem, especially if you live in the US, where Neem in not well-known. The author has done an excellent job of introducing Neem to anyone who is totally unfamiliar with it, and doing it in an easy-to-read fashion.We have used Neem, and benefited greatly from it, since reading this well-written book on Neem.