Neem in Ayurveda

Book Details:

• Author: Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: English
• Edition: 2006
• ISBN: 8172763956
• Pages: 105 (with 33 color illustrations and 1 black & white illustration)
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 190 gm

About the Book:

"Neem in Ayurveda" explores the medicinal and therapeutic uses of the neem tree, providing valuable information on its extensive benefits in traditional Indian medicine, particularly Ayurveda.

• Importance of Neem:

  • Neem is widely found throughout India and has a deep cultural and medicinal significance.
  • Its Sanskrit name, 'Arishtha', means "reliever of sickness."
  • In Kenya and other parts of Africa, neem is called 'Mwarubaini', meaning "reliever of forty human disorders."
  • The book emphasizes neem's medicinal, therapeutic, and environmental uses, from treating diseases to serving as a natural resource in daily life.

• Medicinal Uses:

  • External & Internal Uses: Neem can be consumed and applied in various forms for a wide range of health benefits.
  • Dental Hygiene: Neem is widely used in oral care.
  • Fertility Regulation: Neem is noted for its use in fertility-related matters.
  • Treatment of Diseases: Neem helps in treating contagious diseases, skin disorders, hypertension, cancer, and even AIDS.
  • Therapeutic Properties: Neem's extracts have applications in treating both internal and external diseases through Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems.

• Other Uses:

  • Soil Fertilizer, Insect Repellant, and Insecticide: Neem plays an important role in agriculture and as an eco-friendly pesticide.
  • Animal Fodder, Soap, Mouth Hygiene Products: The neem tree serves multiple purposes in daily life, especially in rural India.
  • Timber, Dye, Wax, and Fuel: Neem wood is used in industry, and its other parts serve multiple purposes in local crafts.

• Cultural Significance:

  • In India, neem is often referred to as the 'Kalpavriksha' or "wish-fulfilling tree" due to its multitude of uses and benefits.
  • Its ability to improve overall health and environment earns it the title of "domestic doctor."

• Comprehensive Coverage:

  • The book includes names of neem in different languages, its various synonyms, and a detailed guide to diseases, their symptoms, and cures using neem through Ayurveda.

About the Author:

Vaidya Suresh Chaturvedi is a well-respected figure in the field of Ayurveda and traditional medicine, with a particular focus on the uses of natural remedies like neem. Through his writings, he seeks to promote awareness about the therapeutic powers of plants and herbal treatments.