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neem oil
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neem oil [′nēm ‚ȯil]
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An aromatic oil from the seeds and fruit of the neem tree (Melia azadirachta); contains sulfur compounds; used as an anthelmintic and as an alcohol denaturant. Also known as margosa oil; nim oil.


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Using base oils such as olive oil and coconut oil, other ingredients include Neem Seed oil, Karanja oil and tea tree oil along with rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender.
Here are a few recipe ideas for using lavender in handmade cosmetics: Salves, Ointments, and Balms: Lavender blended with neem seed oil or comfrey root powder produces a salve that soothes itching caused by insect bites, bruises, burns, and even diaper rash.
Taking neem leaf orally, along with topical treatment of neem extracts and neem seed oil, seem to be at least as effective as more well known treatments such as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis.
 
 
 
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