Shredded Neem Bark

The bark of selected trees is harvested, shredded and washed in spring water 3 times before being dried in the shade of the Indian sun. Shredded neem bark can be chewed, used to make a tea or made into a powder (see recipes under Neem Bark Powder).

In the Indian tradition, Neem Bark has three main uses:

• The bark and twigs are chewed to maintain oral health, 
• It is used for heartburn and indigestion as it reduces gastric acid secretion and prevents oxidative damage to the stomach lining,
• It has traditional use as an analgesic or painkiller, for joint pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

In addition, the polysaccharides in neem bark have been found to possess anti-tumour and interferon-inducing (antiviral) activities.

For advice on how to use neem, please read our general recommendations here.