| NIMB – AZADIRECTA INDICA |
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| It is one of the most powerful blood purifiers and detoxifiers among traditional herbs. In Ayurvedic texts, it is categorized as samsamana – an alleviator of pitta, kandughna – antipruritic and amlapittaghna – relieves hyperacidity, kusthaghna – alleviates skin disorders, jvaraghna – reduces fever, raktapittaghna – combats bleeding disorders, vamaka – induces vomiting, stanyasodhaka – purifies breast milk, krmighna |
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| Uses : |
| It is used both internally as well as externally.The chronic, non-healing wounds and ulcers are dressed with the decoction of its skin for quicker and better healing. The medicated oil of its seeds or leaves in effective in healing the diabetic wounds. Dental infections are well controlled with the gargles of the decoction of its leaves. External application of the paste of its leaves alleviates the itching and burning sensation of the skin. A paste of the ground leaves is used with benefit in abscesses, glandular swellings and wounds. Nimba oil is excellent in rheumatic disorders and swollen joints, for massage, as it gives unfailing relief. Nimba and tila seeds ground in oil, applied on scabies, is an effective remedy. The leaves of nimba being potent wound healers and cleansers are used in number of market prepartions, for skin ailments. Dried leaves are added when storing grains to keep them free from pests and insects. It is also applied on the scalp in lice infestation. In severe itching of the body, a bath is given with the decoction of its leaves, with great benefit. The cream of its seed is applied on piles. |
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