The Many Benefits of Drinking Neem Tea


A herb used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, neem is used in the treatment of a wide range of ailments thanks to its amazing medicinal properties. There are more than 150 active ingredients in neem that gives it its curative powers. Although neem is lethal to insects it is non toxic for humans, making it the perfect pesticide. Neem tea may be an acquired taste, but it can be the ideal health beverage as it has many antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-protozoan and antiviral properties.



  1. Neem is used as the active ingredient in a range of oral care products as it is a great for treating bad breath, reducing gum disease and preventing cavities. People in rural India people chew on neem twigs to keep their teeth clean and their breath fresh. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2004 shows that drinking neem tea or brushing with neem gel can reduce bacterial growth by more than 50 percent.



  1. Neem is an effective way to treat fungal infections when drunk as a tea or applied as a cream. The neem extract in the cream or in neem tea works to kill the fungus that causes yeast infections, jock itch, thrush and ringworm.

  2. Neem trees have hormones that disrupt the feeding and reproductive patterns of many insects, including lice. While drinking neem tea is one way to combat parasites, bathing in it can be much more effective. Not only will it soothe itchy skin by encouraging the healing of open wounds, but it is also an effective antiseptic by killing any parasites on your body.

  3. Neem tea is also used as a cure for indigestion and constipation, thanks to its tict rasa content. These same properties also make it an effective de-worming treatment. Neem tea can help reduce bloating, and reduce intestinal tract swelling.

  4. When used in combination with neem cream, drinking neem tea can decrease the time and pain it takes when to heal from diseases like herpes simplex 1, herpes zoster and warts. Research has shown that coconut oil extract mixed with is a very effective mosquito repellent when applied to the skin of human subjects. This neem and coconut anti mosquito cream is effective for over a period of 12 hours, making it a useful treatment in the fight to prevent malaria. Neem extract is also used as a blood purifier thanks to its ability to remove toxins from the blood and increase liver function.

  5. Neem has been used as a contraceptive aid since ancient times. Extract from the neem tree is thought to possess spermicidal properties useful in both pre- and post-intercourse. Modern research shows that neem spermicidal cream does indeed kill sperm within seconds after contact and the effect can last for up to five hours. Neem as a spermicidal agent is not in wide use, however, since it has a strong odor. Research is currently underway in this field.