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9 Health Benefits of Drinking Neem Juice and How to Make It

Updated on January 10, 2023
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By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics | Dietitian/Nutritionist

In this article:

  • Health Benefits of Neem Juice
  • How to Make Neem Juice
  • Most-Asked Questions
  • Final Word

Neem is commonly found in South Asian countries including India, Nepal, and Bangladesh and is used for treating many health conditions. Traditional medicinal systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese make use of neem to treat many ailments. (1)

incredible health benefits of neem juice and how to prepare

Neem contains bioactive compounds such as azadirachtin, nimbolinin, nimbin, nimbidin, nimbidol, sodium nimbinate, gedunin, salannin, and quercetin, which give it its antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic properties. (1)

Health Benefits of Neem Juice

Consuming neem juice offers the following health advantages.

1. Manages diabetes

The bioactive compounds present in neem have strong antidiabetic properties that help reduce high blood sugar, inflammation associated with diabetes, and oxidative stress. (2)

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Studies have shown that neem can also improve insulin sensitivity and can mimic the function of metformin, a popular drug used to reduce insulin resistance. (3)

2. Boosts immunity

Neem contains immune-boosting compounds. In animal studies, neem extracts increased the activity of immune cells that aid in fighting external infection. (4)

3. Promotes oral health

neem compounds can be beneficial for your oral health

Some dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash contain neem extracts. Neem twigs are also used as a toothbrush.

Neem compounds are antibacterial and can be effective in cleaning the mouth. (5)

In a study of school teachers, the use of neem gel significantly reduced dental plaque, gingivitis, and bacterial count. (6)

4. Maintains skin health

The anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties of neem are useful as a potent topical agent.

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In animal models, neem extracts prevented the appearance of wrinkles due to UV exposure. (7) In addition to being useful for improving the appearance of the skin, it can also be used as a remedy against skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, septic sores, ulcers, and burns. (8)

You can drink neem juice, or prepare a face mist or toner by diluting neem juice with water and then apply it to your skin. Neem oil can also be used as a spot treatment on affected areas.

5. Fights dandruff

The antifungal and antibacterial properties of neem make it a useful remedy against dandruff. Lab studies have found neem extracts to inhibit the growth of dandruff-causing fungus. (9)

Simply rinse your hair with neem juice, or mix neem oil with coconut oil and use the mixture as a hair mask.

6. Kills head lice

neem-based shampoos can help eliminate head lice infestation

A head louse infestation is a troublesome condition, especially in school-going children. While there are many shampoos and hair rinses available, natural remedies are always preferable.

Neem-based shampoos have been found to reduce the number of lice at all stages of growth even with a single treatment. In addition, neem shampoos were also effective in stopping the growth of eggs, making neem an effective “ovicidal” agent. (10)(11)

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7. Kills parasites

The ability of neem to be an effective antimalarial agent has been reported in Ayurveda. (8)

Neem was also found to have the ability to make the host body immune against the parasite that causes Chagas disease, a disease that cripples patients, making them unable to move or live life properly. (8)

Neem leaf possesses antiparasitic properties, and its juice can be effective in ridding the body of parasitic infection. (12)

8. Aids in the body’s detoxification

The antioxidant property of neem gives it the ability to remove free radicals from the body that can cause diseases and harm the body’s organs. The polyphenols in neem such as nimbin and azadirachtin are the most antioxidant-rich. (13) This property of neem can also make it cytotoxic, which means it fights against cancer cells.

Experts say the use of dried neem powder is more beneficial for its antioxidant property.

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9. Fights cancer

All parts of the neem plant such as the leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruit show cancer-protective properties. They have been studied extensively as anticancer agents as they can not only stop the growth and spread of cancer cells but also cause cell death. (14)

Consuming half a cup of neem juice can be protective against cancer.

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How to Make Neem Juice

how to prepare neem juice easily at home?

Neem juice can be easily prepared at home.

  1. Clean a handful of neem leaves under water.
  2. Blend the leaves with 1 cup of water until it turns into a paste.
  3. Strain the mixture to remove the pulp.
  4. Drink the juice.

You can also add flavorings to neem juice such as lemon juice, jaggery, or honey.

You can also dry neem leaves under the sun and powder them. This powder can be added to juices and smoothies.

Most-Asked Questions

Who should avoid neem juice?

Since neem juice increases immune activity, people who have autoimmune diseases should avoid it as their symptoms can worsen with a heightened immune system.

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People who often suffer from low blood sugar should also avoid neem juice as it is a blood sugar-lowering agent.

Is neem safe for children?

In children, the consumption of neem oil has been known to cause kidney toxicity, and in one case, neem oil caused vomiting, seizures, metabolic acidosis, and toxicity of the liver. (15)

Final Word

Neem is an overall great natural remedy for varying health conditions. It is rich in many bioactive compounds that give it the ability to treat health conditions such as diabetes, protect the skin and hair against infections, maintain oral health, boost immunity, and fight against cancer.

Consume half a cup of neem juice daily for its benefits, or add 2 tsp of neem powder to a glass of water or smoothie for the same effect.

References
  1. Alzohairy MA. Therapeutics role of Azadirachta Indica (NEEM) and their active constituents in diseases prevention and treatment. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791507/. Published 2016.
  2. Pingali U, Ali MA, Gundagani S, Nutalapati C. Evaluation of the effect of an aqueous extract of azadirachta indica (neem) leaves and twigs on glycemic control, endothelial dysfunction and systemic inflammation in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus – a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity: targets and therapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7683773/. Published November 17, 2020.
  3. Vidhya Rekha U, Anita M, Bhuminathan S, Sadhana K. Known data on the therapeutic use of azadiracta indica (NEEM) for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bioinformation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9649496/. Published February 28, 2022.
  4. M; TADI. Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf dietary effects on the immunity response and disease resistance of Asian Seabass, lates Calcarifer challenged with vibrio harveyi. Fish & shellfish immunology. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23178500/.
  5. Lakshmi T, Krishnan V, Rajendran R, Madhusudhanan N. Azadirachta indica: A herbal panacea in dentistry – an update. Pharmacognosy reviews. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441161/. Published 2015.
  6. Nimbulkar G, Garacha V, Shetty V, et al. Microbiological and clinical evaluation of Neem Gel and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque and gingivitis in 20-30 years old adults: A randomized parallel-armed, double-blinded controlled trial. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7595480/. Published August 2020.
  7. Ngo HT; Hwang E; Seo SA; Park B; Sun ZW; Zhang M; Shin YK; Yi TH; Topical application of neem leaves prevents wrinkles formation in UVB-exposed hairless mice. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28319870/.
  8. Medicinals – neem – NCBI bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234637/.
  9. Antifungal properties of neem (azardirachta indica) leaves extract to … https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333671637/.
  10. H; A-GFA-QSA-RKAM. Efficacy of a single treatment of head lice with a neem seed extract: An in vivo and in vitro study on nits and motile stages. Parasitology research. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21667206/.
  11. Mehlhorn H; Abdel-Ghaffar F; Al-Rasheid KA; Schmidt J; Semmler M; Ovicidal effects of a neem seed extract preparation on eggs of body and head lice. Parasitology research. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21484346/.
  12. Jamra N, Das G, Singh P, Haque M. Anthelmintic efficacy of crude neem (azadirachta indica) leaf powder against bovine strongylosis. Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4675597/. Published December 2015.
  13. Sarkar S, Singh RP, Bhattacharya G. Exploring the role of azadirachta indica (NEEM) and its active compounds in the regulation of biological pathways: An update on molecular approach. 3 Biotech. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7981372/. Published April 2021.
  14. D; HFKSYNC. Neem components as potential agents for cancer prevention and treatment. Biochimica et biophysica acta. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25016141/.
  15. Mishra A, Dave N. Neem oil poisoning: Case report of an adult with toxic encephalopathy. Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841499/. Published September 2013.
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