Neem is a tropical, evergreen tree in the mahogany family that is
also known as Bead Tree, Holy Tree and Nimtree. The tree is original to
and widely cultivated in the Indian subcontinent, where it is considered
sacred. Its Latin name, translated from Persian, roughly means "free
tree of India."
The therapeutic use of neem goes back centuries, long before written
records were kept. The earliest known document to describe the use of
neem is found in the Agathiyar Gunavagadam, a palm leaf manuscript
originating in the 6th century B.C and subsequently updated by
generations of siddhars.
Neem has many applications, but one of the most popular use is in
cosmetics formulated to address chronic skin conditions, such as
psoriasis, eczema and acne.
