Traditionally known as the "pharmaceutical tree," the Neem tree's medicinal properties have been known and used for centuries in India. The natural oil from the Neem Tree has wonderful properties, one of which is its ability to heal many serious skin conditions. A compound called sodium nimbinate found in neem leaves has been shown to provide significant relief to inflamed tissue. Other compounds, such as nimbin, nimbinin and nimbidol, are comparable to cortisone acetate in reducing inflammation.

Neem seed oil is very bitter with a garlic/sulfur smell, and contains vitamin E and other essential amino acids. Neem oil contains highly concentrated antimicrobial active ingredients can be used directly on cuts, scrapes or serious skin ailments. The concentrated essential fatty acids help to restore moisture and elasticity to the skin while it disinfects and heals.

As a natural vegetable oil, Neem has also been shown to be an excellent wound healer by increasing vascular permeability. This is done by increasing the blood flow and by helping the body to rapidly create collagen fibers to close wounds. Healing will be significantly accelerated and scar tissue reduced by using neem to protect injured skin.

Neem oil is an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, and relieves pain. It is useful for dermatological conditions (chronic and acute) such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, herpes, dry skin, athletes foot, shingles, dandruff, wounds and cuts.