Neem Extract as a Nutraceutical. Besides a wide range of activities of the neem leaf, including antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, antifungal, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antiulcer, antiviral, and immunomodulatory, chewing fresh leaves acts as a sedative and relaxant.

eem preparations are reportedly efficacious against a variety of skin diseases, septic sores, and infected burns. The leaves, applied in the form of poultices or decoctions, are also recommended for boils, ulcers, and eczema. The oil is used for skin diseases such as scrofula, indolent ulcers, and ringworm.