Welcome to Neem Tree Farms

While nearly unknown in the US, neem is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs in the world. Neem is a cornerstone of the Ayurvedic tradition, and was known as sarva roga nivarin or "healer of all ailments" in ancient India. Today, in tropical regions around the world, neem is often called "the village pharmacy."

We started growing neem in 1992, based on the indirect advice of the US government which published  "Neem: A Tree for Solving Global Problems" through National Research Council and the National Academy Press. Still available online, the report details preliminary reports on neem's use as a "soft pesticide," medicinal herb and its potential contraceptive properties.

Seventeen years later, universities and laboratories from Bangalore to Baltimore continue to document neem's benefits. With more than a hundred separate compounds, specific exact modes of action have not been determined but nearly 500 reports available online at the National Institutes of Health website document its efficacy in many applications. Perhaps most importantly, no serious side effects have been documented when neem was used as directed.

In the US, it is most often used as an immune system booster with multiple actions that make it particularly effective. First it increases activity of both the cell-mediated system (the Killer T response) and macrophage response (white blood cells). It also is packed with antioxidants that are critical in preventing age-related disorders. 

Other major uses for neem include:

• Topical treatment for skin and hair. High levels of antioxidants combine with long-chain fatty acids and natural glycerides to help soothe even chronically dry, itchy skin or scalps.
• Natural anti-inflammatory compounds provide relief from minor muscle and joint pain.
• Neem chew sticks have been used for thousands of years to promote healthy gums and white teeth.
• Liver-protecting compounds, including glutathione, minimize the impact of environmental toxins and pollutants.

Learn More!

Sherrie Henne N.D., owner of www.usingneem.com, has compiled an enormous amount of information on neem, including clinical research from around the world and reports from people who have used neem in a wide variety of situations. The research is broken down into white papers focused on specific issues with a separate interactive forum where additional questions can be posed.

SPECIAL OFFER: We'll send you a complimentary copy of the 42-page booklet called "NEEM: A hands-on guide to one of the world's most versatile herbs" valued at $4.95 with your order of $35 or more.

Other News About Neem!

Links tosome of the latest news about neem from around the world:

• Calgary Herald, Neem tree offers shade, medicine, and insect control, Feb. 8, 2009


• WINK News, Neem toothpaste gaining in popularity, Feb. 4, 2009


• LiveMint.com (Wall Street Journal), Government plans to register neem-based products as pesticide


• Current Drug Targets, HIV: a raft-targeting approach for prevention and therapy using plant-derived compounds (review), January 2009


• Phytotherapy Research, The use of neem for controlling gastric hyperacidity and ulcer, January 2009


• Fine Gardening, Control pests and diseases safely with neem


• Human Immunology, Neem leaf glycoprotein directs T-bet-associated type 1 immune commitment., January 2009


• BBC News, Neem: India's Tree of Life, April 17, 2006

Disclaimer: Neem Tree Farms does not sell products which are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or kill or repel any insect on humans, animals or plants. The research presented on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Whenever possible, links to abstracts published by the National Institutes of Health (a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) are provided.

 ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE STARTING ANY NUTRITIONAL, HERBAL, HOMEOPATHIC, OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM.