Neem/ Niem/ Nimba, Azadirachta indica, Churna-ground, from controlled organic cultivation
€7.90*
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Name: Neem / Neem Tree (English: Neem / Indian Lilac)
Latin Name: Azadirachta indica A.Juss.
Product Form: Leaves, dried, ground
Ingredients: 100% dried, ground neem leaves from certified organic cultivation
The neem tree has been regarded in India for thousands of years as one of the most significant useful and medicinal plants of all. Its leaves are a central component of Ayurvedic herbal knowledge and stand for bitter, astringent cleansing power. Our organic neem leaves are carefully dried and delivered cut.
Use and Properties
For smoking applications: Dried neem leaves are used in the Ayurvedic tradition as a fumigant. Their bitter, astringent scent is employed to purify rooms and create a calm, clear atmosphere. In India, neem leaves have been an integral part of Ayurvedic smoking rituals in homes and temples for centuries.
For steam baths and external applications: Organic neem leaves are valued in traditional Indian home medicine for steam baths and external applications. Traditionally used to support skin care, they are applied externally in the form of infusions or baths. Further preparation guidance can be found in the "Preparation" tab.
In the spirit of Ayurveda: According to Ayurvedic tradition, neem leaves support the balance of elevated Pitta and Kapha energies. Their cooling property (Shita Virya) makes them a classic component of Ayurvedic detoxification and purification rituals. Their use is based on traditional herbal knowledge.
For plant and animal care: Many customers also purchase dried neem leaves for use in plant and animal care. In the garden, they are traditionally used as a natural aid in plant protection.
Further information on application can be found in the "Application area" tab.
Note: This product is neither a medicinal product nor a food. In accordance with the EU Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, Azadirachta indica may not be placed on the market as a food in the EU.
About the Plant
Azadirachta indica is a fast-growing, evergreen tree from the mahogany family (Meliaceae). It reaches a height of 15 to 20 metres and bears alternate, pinnate leaves with 8 to 19 sickle-shaped, serrated leaflets. The small, white to cream-coloured flowers appear in loose panicles and emit an intense, honey-like fragrance. The olive-like fruits contain an oil-rich kernel from which the well-known neem oil is extracted. Unlike many other trees, Azadirachta indica also thrives on dry, nutrient-poor soils and is considered exceptionally robust and undemanding.
Other names: The neem tree is also known as Indian Lilac, Nim Tree, Nimba, or the Sacred Tree of India. In English, the names Indian Lilac, Margosa Tree, and Nimtree are common.
Origin and harvest time: Azadirachta indica originates from the Indian subcontinent and is today widespread across large parts of South and Southeast Asia as well as in tropical regions of Africa. The leaves are harvested year-round, with young shoots preferably collected before the flowering period.
Historical roots: The neem tree is referred to in Sanskrit as "Sarva Roga Nivarini," meaning "Healer of All Diseases." In Vedic scriptures and classical Ayurveda, neem ranks among the most frequently mentioned medicinal plants. Traditionally, all parts of the tree were used: leaves, bark, roots, fruits, and seeds. In Indian villages, neem leaves were used to protect grain stores and textiles. To this day, the neem tree is regarded as an indispensable part of the Ayurvedic household and is often called the "Village Pharmacy of India."
Key constituents:
- Limonoids (particularly azadirachtin): Bitter compounds considered the characteristic active constituents of the neem tree, found primarily in the fruits and leaves.
- Nimbidin and nimbin: Terpenoids with a pronounced bitter taste, traditionally associated with the purifying properties of neem leaves.
- Quercetin and kaempferol: Flavonoids with antioxidant properties, identified in the leaves.
- Tannins (catechins, tannins): Contribute to the bitter, astringent flavour profile of neem leaves.
- Essential oils: Give the leaves their characteristic, intense aroma and are traditionally valued for smoking applications.
In der ayurvedischen Lehre gilt Neem als kühlendes Kraut und wird dort als „Pitta-reduzierend“ eingestuft. Das feine Pulver eignet sich zur Herstellung von Gesichtsmasken, Haarwaschpulvern oder zur Einbindung in individuelle ayurvedische Mischungen.
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Hinweis: Entsprechend EU Novel Food-Verordnung (EU) 2015/2283 darf Niem in der EU nicht als Lebensmittel in den Verkehr gebracht werden.
Neem, auch „Nimba“ genannt, ist ein in der ayurvedischen Tradition hochgeschätzter Baum mit vielfältiger Verwendung. Besonders die gemahlenen Blätter finden dort traditionell Anwendung in Rezepturen für Haut- und Haarpflege sowie zur inneren Balance.
Traditionell geschätzt für:
– Haut- und Haarpflege in der Ayurveda-Kosmetik
– Kräuteranwendungen im Rahmen der ayurvedischen Lehre
– Anwendungen zur Harmonisierung der Doshas (insb. Pitta)
Hinweis: Dieses Produkt ist kein Arzneimittel. Die beschriebenen Anwendungen beruhen auf der ayurvedischen Tradition.
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2 reviews
18 June 2025 14:27
Schnelle Lieferung, super Qualität
Wirkt super gegen meine Borreliose.
1 December 2022 08:24
Sehr schönes Bioprodukt. Schmeckt saubitter!
Neem soll u.a. helfen, Schäden durch die Impfungen und gegen das Sars-Cov2-Virus zu beheben.
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