Neem Leaf powder Recipes

Neem leaf powder has a variety of uses: it can be used to make tea, or face-packs and hair-packs. It can also be dusted onto the skin or around the home to deter insects.

Neam Leaf  Powder Tea

Use ¼ teaspoon in 1 cup of hot water. Allow to cool and strain. Do not exceed 2-4 cups per day. Honey and lemon can be added to taste.

Complexion Brightening Face Pack

• Mix one teaspoon turmeric and one teaspoon neem powder and one mashed banana.
• Apply to the face, avoiding eyes and mouth
• Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash off with clean water.
• The face pack is moisturising and effective for acne and other skin irritations
• The banana can be substituted with coconut oil or almond oil 

Neem and Turmeric Pack for oily skin 

• Mix 1/2 tablespoon of neem leaf powder with 1 tablespoon turmeric powder.
• After that apply this face pack on the face for about 10-20 minutes.
• Wash with cold water. 

Honey and Neem for dry skin

• Neem is antibacterial for the skin and honey works to moisturize the skin.
• To make a face pack of these two, prepare a paste by mixing two spoons of honey and a pinch of cinnamon powder with a spoon of neem leaves.
• Apply this pack on your face and neck for 10 minutes and then wash it off with plain water.

Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth) and Neem

• Mix a tablespoon of neem powder with 2 teaspoons of rose water and 2 teaspoons of multani mitti (Fullers Earth)
• Apply this mixture evenly to your face and neck for 20 minutes and then wash it off with plain water

Anti-pimple treatment

• Mix  1 tablespoon Tulsi powder,  1/2 tablespoon neem powder and the juice of ½ lemon (or rosewater) 
• apply to breakouts and leave overnight before washing off

Dusting powder/ Athletes Foot Powder

• Mix Neem powder 1:8 with Fullers Earth powder or Kaolin clay powder
• Dust feet daily
• Powder may also be used around the home to deter fleas and other insects