Neem Leaves Effective for Treating Acne

Anyone interested in natural acne cures might to well to investigate the use of neem leaves.

Until this morning, I had never heard of neem leaves.  However, a little research turned up some compelling evidence to suggest their effectiveness as a skin treatment.

According to Wikipedia, the neem tree is native to India, where it has long played a role in health promotion.  It is also native to other tropical countries in Asia.

Wikipedia says:

"In India, the tree is variously known as "Sacred Tree," "Heal All," "Nature's Drugstore," "Village Pharmacy" and "Panacea for all diseases." Products made from neem tree have been used in India for over two millennia for their medicinal properties: Neem products have been observed to be anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative.  It is considered a major component in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin disease.

All parts of the tree are said to have medicinal properties (seeds, leaves, flowers and bark) and are used for preparing many different medical preparations.

Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, shampoo, balms and creams, for example Margo soap), and is useful for skin care such as acne treatment, and keeping skin elasticity. Neem oil has been found to be an effective mosquito repellent."

To use neem leaves as a natural acne remedy, you have several options to try:

• If you have access to fresh neem leaves, make them into a paste and apply directly to your troubled area. Wash the paste off after half an hour. Do this daily.
• Also, if you have fresh  leaves, make a "tea" by covering the leaves with water and boiling it.  When cool, put this tea in a sprayer and spray the substance on your acne. Do this regularly.
• If you do not have access to these leaves, there are products you can use. Swallow neem leaf caspsules, extracts or supplements, which you can purchase at health food stores or online.  Take one capsule three times daily for six weeks. You should see results by then.
• Use neem leaf soaps, which have many of the curative properties of fresh leaves. This makes it a perfect soap for treating acne.  Regularly, make a lather with the soap, apply it to the pimpled area and leave it for a time. Later, wash it off with water.

Products made from neem leaves are an excellent natural acne remedy.