Ayurvedic
Neem
Also called: azadirachta indica, neem leaf
Leaves and oil of the neem tree.
- Why people take it
- Skin, blood sugar, dental health.
- What the evidence says
- Limited human evidence.
- How it is usually taken
- Leaf capsules or tea in small amounts for short periods; neem oil must never be swallowed.
- Be careful
- Neem oil taken by mouth has poisoned children. Avoid in pregnancy and when trying to conceive.
- Medicines it can interact with
- May lower sugar with diabetes medicines and weaken immune-suppressing medicines.
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Common questions
What is Neem?
Leaves and oil of the neem tree.
Why do people take Neem?
Skin, blood sugar, dental health.
Does Neem work?
Limited human evidence.
How much Neem do people take?
Leaf capsules or tea in small amounts for short periods; neem oil must never be swallowed.
Is Neem safe?
Neem oil taken by mouth has poisoned children. Avoid in pregnancy and when trying to conceive.
Does Neem interact with medicines?
May lower sugar with diabetes medicines and weaken immune-suppressing medicines.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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