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Niembaum

The niem tree is a tree whose leaves and seeds are used to make medicine. Less frequently, the roots, flowers and fruits of the niem tree are also used as medicine. The leaves of the niem tree are used for leprosy, eye disorders, nosebleeds, intestinal worm infestation, stomach upset, loss of appetite, skin ulcers, heart and blood vessel diseases, fever, diabetes, gum diseases and liver problems. The leaves are also used for birth control and to induce abortion. The bark of the niem tree is used for malaria, stomach and intestinal ulcers, skin diseases, pain and fever.

The flower of the niem tree is used to reduce bile acid production, to control mucus production and to treat intestinal worm infestation. The fruit of the neem tree is used for hemorrhoids, intestinal worm infestation, urinary tract disorders, bleeding nose, eye disorders, diabetes, wounds and leprosy, and to control phlegm production. The branches of the niem tree are used for coughs, asthma, hemorrhoids, intestinal worm infestation, low sperm count, urinary tract disorders and diabetes. People in the tropics sometimes chew nieve tree branches instead of using a toothbrush, but this can lead to disease. The branches of the niem tree are often contaminated with fungi just 2 weeks after harvesting and should therefore be avoided.

The seeds and oil of the niem tree are used to treat leprosy and intestinal worm infestation. They are also used for birth control and to induce abortion. The trunk, root bark and fruit of the niem tree are used as a tonic and drying agent. Some people apply Niembaum products directly to the skin to treat lice, skin diseases, wounds and skin ulcers, as well as to repel insects and to soften the skin. Inside the vagina, Niembaum products are used for the purpose of birth control. Niembaum is also used as an insecticide.

How do Niembaum products work?

Niembaum contains chemicals that may help lower blood sugar levels, heal ulcers in the digestive tract, prevent conception, kill bacteria and prevent plaque formation in the mouth.

How effective are Niembaum products?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Niembaum products for the following conditions:

Gum disease: applying a Niembaum leaf extract gel to teeth and gums for 6 weeks could reduce plaque formation, according to new research. It may also reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth that can cause plaque.

Ulcers: Some research suggests that taking 30 to 60 mg of Niem tree bark extract twice daily for 10 weeks may help heal stomach and intestinal ulcers.

There is also insufficient scientific information on the effectiveness of Niembaum products for fever, stomach upsets, respiratory problems, malaria, worm infections, head lice, skin diseases, heart disease and diabetes, as well as for use in birth control. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Niembaum products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Niembaum products appear to be safe and harmless for most adults when taken orally for short periods of time. Niembaum products may not be safe when taken in larger amounts or over a longer period of time, as they may damage the kidneys and liver.

Precautions and warnings

Children: Niembaum products are not safe for children. Within a few hours of ingesting Niembaum oil, infants and young children may experience serious side effects. These serious side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, bleeding disorders, seizures, unconsciousness, coma, brain disorders and death.

Pregnancy and lactation: Niembaum oil and bark are not safe and harmless during pregnancy. They can cause miscarriages.

"Autoimmune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and others: Niembaum products appear to stimulate immune system activity and this could exacerbate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. For this reason, it is best to avoid Niembaum products if you suffer from an autoimmune disease.

Diabetes: Niembaum products may lower blood sugar levels and taking Niembaum products in conjunction with diabetes medication may lower blood sugar levels too much, so diabetics should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels when using Niembaum products. It is possible that the dosage of diabetes medication may need to be adjusted.

Reduced fertility: There is evidence that Niembaum products may damage sperm. They may also reduce fertility in other ways. For this reason, Niembaum products should be avoided if you are trying to have children.

Organ transplants: There are concerns that Niembaum products may reduce the effectiveness of medications used to prevent rejection of a donor organ. For this reason, Niembaum products should not be used after organ transplants.

Surgeries: Niembaum products may lower blood sugar levels and there are therefore concerns that Niembaum products may interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. For this reason, Niembaum products should be discontinued two weeks before an operation.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining Niembaum products with the following medications:

Lithium

Niembaum products may have a dehydrating (diuretic) effect. Taking Niembaum products may interfere with the body's excretion of lithium, which could result in increased lithium levels and serious side effects. For this reason, it is important to consult your doctor before using Niembaum products if you are taking lithium. The lithium dosage may need to be adjusted.

Diabetes medication

Niembaum products may lower blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar levels. Taking Niembaum products in combination with diabetes medication could result in an excessive drop in blood sugar levels. For this reason, blood glucose levels should be carefully monitored. It is possible that the dosage of diabetes medication may need to be adjusted.

Drugs that reduce the function of the immune system

Niembaum products appear to improve the function of the immune system. By improving the function of the immune system, Niembaum products may reduce the effectiveness of drugs that reduce the function of the immune system.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Niembaum products depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for different Niembaum products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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