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(Brisbane, Australia)
11/03/2009
I use a product called ___ ___ Neem Oil. It's not as potent smelling as the raw neem - and is thinner. It stills smells though but not as nutty or as strong as the raw potent ones. I use it all over my skin for candida rash. Just a few drops in water. It cleared up my small cyst acne on chin. This may help?
(Dunedin, New Zealand)
05/04/2010
I use neem quite a bit and a fantastic way to disguise the smell is with spearmint essential oil. Not only does the spearmint oil disguise the smell, but it draws the blood to the skin and opens the pores letting more of the neemy goodness in. You can still use it on your skin, even your face with a little discomfort.
(Chicago)
10/20/2015
I don't mind the smell at all. To me it's an exotic aroma.
(Canada)
04/14/2016
I have found that the only thing that disguises the smell really well is citronella essential oil. I mix 2T coconut oil with 1/4t neem oil with 15 drops of citronella. Add more or less according to your preferences. With this I can stand having it on my face. I was really concerned because I bought a large amount of it and then couldn't use it due to the smell, but this works. It is even better than lavender, lemongrass or peppermint to disguise the smell. I still put it on over night though. I hope this helps.
(England)
05/04/2017
I feel sorry for those people who cannot use NEEM OIL because of the smell. They are truly missing out on such a great opportunity to get well and stay well.
I have used it for a long time (when necessary) and I love the smell.
Angular Cheilitis
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The angular cheilitis comes once every few months. I will apply neem oil 3-4 times daily. After one overnight, it becomes less painful. It will be gone in 2-3 days.
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Malena from Slidell Louisiana on September 10, 2017 at 7:48 pm who wrote: "My chocolate lab got mange. We cured in two weeks. Once daily we slathered her head to toe in a mixture of coconut oil, neem oil and tea tree oil. Washed her bedding daily. Gave her a bath every three days to wash off old oil and reoiled her. Its messy and smelly but well worth the effort. We bought large containers of coconut oil from Sams club, Tea Tree oil from Walgreens and Neem Oil from asian markets and then we found large bottles on Amazon."
Neem oil made a skin problem I had much, much worse. And lengthened the time it took to cure it by many many months. It seemed to “lift” the “patina” of something foreign that was living on the surface of my skin as I rubbed it on and into my skin.
Kind of the way dead skin after a sunburn can lift off. For that reason I thought neem oil was helping get rid of whatever it was that was living on my skin. But after some weeks of using neem oil, my skin problem got much worse. The “lifting” both increased the area that was infected by this foreign stuff that was living on my skin, and drove it deeper into my skin.
The cure I finally found was a homeopathic remedy. This remedy triggered my own immune system to fight the growth — in stages. One of the stages includes the surface-eruption of what appear to be “roots” of the growth in small hard bumps that form long-lasting scabs, or spots that resemble burns and form scabs as well. I'm right-handed, and I used neem oil primarily on my upper left arm and the front of my right thigh, and the largest, toughest, most enduring breakouts took place in these two areas as the homeopathy did its job. Neem oil drove the life-form deeper into my skin.
This is simply an honest report of what happened to me with neem oil. If you use homeopathy, it is definitely best NOT to ever put anything on your skin other than water (and nontoxic soap where needed). That's one of the many things I learned the incredibly hard way. I tried at least 30, probably more, natural cures. Homeopathy is the only thing that has worked.
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That was the beginning of my discovering a cure. Before finding the cure, I tried -- for a couple years -- about 50 non-toxic possibilities, including neem, clove, tea tree, peppermint, coconut, and other oils, lactic acid (whey), acetic acid (vinegar), acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), sauna, infra-red sauna, no-sulphur mineral water soaks, various soaps, alkaline water, acidic water, alkaline body, alkaline blood, adequate sleep, giving up gluten (for other reasons not related to the skin problem), etc. etc. etc. I can't even remember everything else, there was so much. None of it made the problem worse, as I'm pretty sure neem did. But it didn't get rid of the problem either. I'm glad neem does help for whatever it helps for. I just wanted to let people know that there is at least one harmful skin growth that likes neem. What did finally work was homeopathy. I also have been taking systemic enzymes. Those are the two most helpful things I did. (Oh, I had given up all forms of sugar, including fruit, years before I was exposed to and contracted the skin problem, and gave up grains during the battle with the skin invader.)
After getting the mild outbreak from sulphur baths, I read about homeopathy helping people with other skin ailments, and the homeopathy I used induced a severe outbreak (and overlapping series of outbreaks) that went on for about ten months but is now I think/hope about 70 percent gone. Homeopathic teachers/healers say each person is different, so what works for one person might not work for another. But I'm pretty sure it doesn't hurt if you use the wrong remedy. Also, anyone who's reading this, it really is true that our illnesses are opportunities to have better health than ever before.
For one example, I had a lifelong health problem with my bladder (from age five or earlier) (not an infection, but the many many doctors I went to for help were useless and in some cases harmful) that I had accepted as a horrible but incurable part of my life; my search for a cure for my skin problem led me to homeopathy, which to my complete amazement 80 percent cured me of my lifelong horrible bladder problem before the skin problem was cured. Actually, the skin problem is slowly slowly slowly but very surely going away still. I didn't have hope for a long time, and now I'm certain it's so conquered that its disappearance is going to continue until it's completely gone. (By the way, for sulphur baths, you can use epsom salt from the drug store or go to a natural spring.)
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(Motown, Ca/ Usa)
10/22/2012
I was very pleased to read this worked! Neem is considered a sacred tree in India. It sounds like the word, Name.
Triphala (lit. "three fruits") sounds like, Trip Fall-a. The "greatest" of these "three fruits" is Amaliki, which sounds like Am I Like He.
This is an excellent body and blood cleanser, and has the Indian saying, "So you have no mother? That's alright if you have Triphala. " So perhaps this is even safe for children??? It is very high in Vit. C. , and good for use as a purgative /laxative, whole body cleanser (especially the liver and organs), and is anti-inflammatory for the stomach and intestines. --T.
(Australia)
06/11/2014
I read your comments on neem oil and killing parasites. My question is how do you take it and how much? I am looking forward to a reply. Thank you. William
(Canada)
06/12/2014
Hi William, You can start with Quarter Teaspoon in the night time for 3 days. If you can tolerate increase to half teaspoon. It will flush all the crap out of your bowel. It will induce loose bowel movements. We used to give to Calf to kill their parasites in those days.
Good Health.
(Australia)
06/12/2014
Neem oil. How to take it, and how much, for killing parasites. Thank you william
(Canada)
06/13/2014
(Montgomery, Alabama)
05/17/2015
Just want to ask clarification about taking neem oil internally to kill parasites. It was written here that "neem oil is to be used solely as an external remedy." Is it safe to drink it? Or the bark and the leaves are the ones to be brewed and drink?
(Toronto, Canada)
05/18/2015
I am drinking a tea made from ground neem powder and I am fine. So oil should be safe. But double check that. Or buy the powder.
(Hope, Bc Canada)
05/18/2015
to Gr8will --- use neem oil externally only but you can use neem leaves in caps or as tea. Namaste Om
(Vinton, Va)
05/20/2015
How did you take the Neem Oil?
(Canada)
07/21/2015
You shouldn't take Neem oil internally. Neem oil should only be taken externally, either diluted in a bath or with a good carrier oil. You can buy Neem tablets at your local health food store. They are made from the leaf of the Neem tree, whereas the oil is made from the seed and can be toxic. It is always a good idea to fight from the inside out, so for parasites. Myself, I would take the Neem pills along side the use of Neem oil, in either a bath or with a carrier oil and applied to the skin. Neem oil will stop the external parasites from reproducing by messing up their hormones, while Neem pills will make the body a less desirable host for critters. For external parasites; in a clear bottle I will dilute 3% peroxide with water to bring it down to 1%, add just enough borax until it no longer disolves. I then pour the mixture all over the body and without rinsing, let it dry. I leave it on for 1 to 2 days, wash it off, apply coconut oil and repeat in 3 to 4 days. Avoid getting it in the eyes. I use this for all types of mange in dogs and it destroys them and is non-toxic to my dogs. Just throwing it out there(0=
I am not a doctor, these are just my opinions on Neem products, etc. I am not telling people to use them but merely speaking from my own experiences.
(Ny)
06/03/2016
To all who got cured from all kinds parasites and candida with neem oil. Could You please share the amounts of neem oil and required safe time period to take it internally. Suffering for years, now it's unberable. Please help. Thank You.
(Ny)
07/06/2016
Per Ed2010 from Canada 06/12/2014
You can start with Quarter Teaspoon in the night time for 3 days. If you can tolerate increase to half teaspoon. It will flush all the crap out of your bowel. It will induce loose bowel movements. We used to give to Calf to kill their parasites in those days.
P.S. I think repeat for min 3 weeks in the same manner.
I'm desperate to find something that will get rid of whatever is in me. In following these threads I notice that one time we are on Neem Oil, then I see by the teaspoon. It would be wonderful if what you are referring to is really identified as to kind (ie. oil, powder, tincture, paste, leaves, brand name) Neem is something you have to be very careful when using. Aren't these blogs wonderful? what did we do without them?
(Ireland)
09/30/2016
it it ok to take neem oil orally?
(North Carolina)
10/07/2016
Did you put the neem oil dropper in you mouth? Could you please tell me how you used this. Thank you in advance. Sara
(Greenville)
10/08/2016
You can buy capsules of neem and take them internally.
(Danmark)
11/25/2016
Both neem tea and neem oil can be used internally, other posts are opinion based upon the fact that neem can trigger dieoff. It is powerful, but absorbant helpers like activated charcoal or bentonite clay drunk internally lessens that reaction strongly.
With any powerful natural cure, when you begin using it, more is less. Try googling the term 'titration'.
Dieoff/herx reactions can kill when they are just plain too strong, so for serious illnesses it's best to start with just 1/8-1/16 of a standard suggested dose.
(Atlanta, Georgia)
12/13/2016
(New Zealand)
12/29/2016
Thank you Ram Pal from India with this cautionary tale about the (possible) over-usage of Neem products. Here again is a classic case of something taken in small, beneficial amounts doing good but taken in larger amounts causing some grief to the system. This message could be transferrable to some other products overly, enthusiastically embraced on this Site I have to say. Ram Pal grew up with the Neem tree as an integral component of his Culture and environment, so has an intimate knowledge of the properties of this wonderful tree that we cannot possibly match. Shall we just listen to what he has to say and take heed of his precautionary approach? This does not stop us from using the Neem but rather educates and makes us aware of possible untoward consequences if we are foolish enough to over-indulge. My medical guide extols the many virtues of the Neem Tree but nevertheless concludes with the advice that "Neem OIL should not be ingested. Use as directed" (Authors' words- not mine! ). Cheers and Happy New Year to you all!
(New Jersey)
08/13/2017
Do you use Neem oil or capsules? I bought an oil that says to use only externally so not sure if I should use that. Or use pills of Neem LEAF.
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I started to use Neem oil. I put a few drops in water and because I don't have a bath put it on container and then dribble it over my body. I rub it in at last point in shower so it doesn't wash off then get out and let it dry. I don't put any creams on just dry.
I have been using it for about a week and so far the rash has almost gone - i don't itch nearly as much, no more hives, or prickles unless I get over hot.
I am also going to add in betonite clay/psyillum. Spices I crave but they may create too fast die off because I get really hot and itchy after I eat them.
I recommed Neem (some of the other oils I get reactions too but i'm fine with neem). Will you keep you posted - I can tell I have overgrowth in throat (not in mouth) and I guess probably just about everywhere. I am also going to try find some leaves to put in warm water and soak - or chew on.
(Anon, Usa)
04/21/2010
hi, it sounds like you have tinea versicolor. i've had it since i was 12 (im 25 now...) and the only effective way i've found to get rid of it is H2o2 therapy w/food grade hydrogen peroxide. you have to drink it in water, and its totally gross, but it will cure you in about 2 weeks. tea tree oil castille soap is also helpful. the only prob is tinea versicolor recurs like 90%of the time :( i'll try the neem oil tho! maybe it can help me too!
(Montreal , Quebec, Canada)
11/28/2010
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Hi, for similar problems that were caused by the tinea fungus, it is true that neem oil will help a lot, but the best cure is apple cider vinegar. Use a piece of cotton and dab apple cider vinegar on the lesions, at least once a day. Let dry without rinsing. The fungus cannot live in an acidic medium. Don't forget those cracked heels: they can be infected by the same fungus, that also causes athlete's foot and jock itch, depending on the location. My 5 years old son had tinea on his back, then the fungus moved to his groin, so this was called jock itch, but it was the same tinea versicolor fungus. I cut the vinegar half and half with water to ease the sting to these tender parts, put it in a spray bottle, sprayed him all over his lesions everyday after shower. He waited for it to dry before putting clothes on. Everything disappeared within a couple of weeks.
Beware that cats and dogs can be carriers. A very good treatment would be to dab on or spray apple cider vinegar, then rub in a few drops of neem oil. 2 very good, powerful antifungal in conjunction. For athlete's foot, wet or soak the whole feet in vinegar. Then rub in a little neem oil. Best luck!
(Brighton, East Sussex, Uk)
03/01/2011
Hi, where any symptoms are to do with yeast/fungus.
I'd take a good look at your diet and do loads of research. There are so many things that feed off yeast, which may make the problem worse. Whilst neem and ACV can help on the outside of your body, you need to look at what you are putting 'into' your body, which could be the root cause. For instance, there is sugar in so many things. Even natural sugar in fruit. Take a good multi vitamin/mineral supplement. If you are cutting things out of your diet. So that you are not lacking in those.
One thing that might help, is a good probiotic yogurt. Preferably, one you make your self. You can also use this on your vagina which is very cooling.
Read the labels on everything you eat!
(Brick, Nj / Usa)
04/25/2011
I had tinea versicolor once about 20 years ago, never came back though. I used Nizoral shampoo- on the area and wash your hair thoroughly leaving it on for a few minutes. It worked for me!
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
06/10/2013
to BetterButNotCured - if you have an overgrowth of Candida Albicans, you need to cut it down to size. The best way of doing that for me is to take White Oak Bark supplements. There is also a product with cellulase and protease enzymes that works very well because it consists of enzymes that digests the fungus instead of destroying it and so the "healing crisis" is avoided. There are online tests to help you determine if you do have that fungal overgrowth.
(California)
11/10/2017
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It can be taken internally to fight off parasites and infections. The use of neem leaf capsules will help immune system which is why the problem to begin with.
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My dog Terra who is part Sheppard and part Akita, had two large hot spots on her back above her tail. I wasn't sure what to do so I asked the folks at our local herb shop ( called "the Herb Shop") and they recommended using Neem oil. When I got home I poured a little Hydrogen peroxide on them to clean and disinfect the spots and then I applied a coating of the oil, nothing else. After about 20 minutes or so, the skin started drying out and that was it, no more problem , completely healed with in a few days.
Several years later, my Mother was in the last few days of her life, from cancer, and we noticed a rather large bed sore on her back so I applied some Neem oil and the same thing happened. Even though her body had started shutting down the skin was reforming on the bedsore!
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08/15/2016
Wow! That is amazing - especially with your mom. It's wonderful you were able to help her like that too during so difficult a time. Rest her soul.
My Persian cat Sunshine got a horrible skin condition. I think it was mange. It was complete scabs all down his backend. I made a shampoo with lots of neem and then to liet it sit on him put the "donut collar" on him so he couldn't lick. Many things can be toxic to cats. I think I had read to leave it on 15 minutes but for good measure left it on a few hours before rinsing him thoroughly. The next day his hair was growing back 50% from bald! The rest of the growth was rapid. The condition never returned or a symptom after rinsing. AMAZING stuff.
Neem Oil has been tested scientifically against the top chemical spot flea treatments. It is applied to the back of the neck the same way only more. For thick fur animals you nip a tiny area of fur out to have skin showing. It tests more effective than the toxic treatments on all four stages of fleas.
It even lasts longer 6- 8 weeks but I apply every 4 or 5. It works! It can also save a lot of money especially if one has a lot of pets. It stinks only for about 15 minutes and then the smell dissipates. I've told many friends about it and they are amazed. It saves some people over $100 a month. Amazon has a 16 oz container for $8. This is my second bottle. It lasts a LONG time. You can give it as gifts to animal lovers. Their animals are spared the chemical toxicity and they are spared the bills.
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* the tree is known to cure more than ONE HUNDRED diseases.
* neem is both a pest control material and as well as a fertilizer, making it an invaluable farm companion.
* neem is an intelligent pest repeller - it affects only harmful pests and does not affect useful species in the farm!
* neem has a four-pronged repellant action and complex molecular structure which ensures that pests don't become immune to it.
* it gives more oxygen than other trees, making it a champion pollution fighter.
* just sleeping under the shade of a neem tree is therapeutic.
* the tree is known to halt spreading deserts.
* It's leaf and it's extract are a natural substance that don't simply mask symptoms but encourage your body to heal itself.
* Its completely safe and causes no harm or side-effects. It has been used as a health and beauty aid in India for more than 5000 years!
* It was considered a divine tree by ancient Indians.
* A world conference is held every three years to discuss the research and discoveries modern science is making, on this single tree. And there is lots to show and tell!
As if all this wasn't amazing enough, the Neem is a hardy tree that requires almost no water and grows happily on wastelands.
http://www.neemfoundation.org/
(Latrobe, Pa)
06/25/2012
I'm new to EarthClinic -- and am already addicted to it. I have been investigating Rosacea for a friend and came across your comments on NEEM. It sounds like the perfect thing for Rosacea -- as Ted said he was most concerned about microbes as its cause. Any further understanding would be appreciated. Thank You
(Portland, Oregon)
06/25/2012
