Neem is a supplement that appears to have antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects. This eMedTV article explores the potential benefits of neem, discusses this product's effectiveness, and lists possible side effects of the supplement.
Neem is claimed to be beneficial for treating skin ulcers, diabetes, and cough. This article from the eMedTV Web site lists other potential benefits of neem and explains how the supplement may work for these various conditions.
Potential side effects of neem include jaundice, decreased urine production, and kidney damage. This eMedTV resource lists other possible neem side effects, including very serious side effects that have been seen in children.
Neem supplements are very popular, but some people may wonder, "Does neem work?" This part of the eMedTV library explores the answer to this question and discusses the effectiveness of neem for various medical conditions.
The safest and most effective neem dosage has not been established for any use. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses reasonable neem dosing recommendations and offers general safety information for this supplement.
Immunosuppressants and diabetes medicines may cause potentially serious neem drug interactions. This eMedTV Web page lists specific products from these and other drug classes that may cause a drug interaction with neem supplements.
Neem is a very popular supplement, but many people may question, "Is neem safe?" This page on the eMedTV site explores the safety of neem. Warnings and precautions on who should not take this supplement are also included in this article.
It is not clear how much neem may cause an overdose, since dosing recommendations have not been established. This eMedTV article explores potential neem overdose symptoms and describes various treatment options that are available.
Neem is generally considered to be unsafe for pregnant women. This section of the eMedTV library contains more information on neem and pregnancy, and explains why pregnant women (or women trying to get pregnant) should not use this product.
It is currently not known if neem is safe (or unsafe) for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV resource provides more detailed information on neem and breastfeeding, and explains why you should not automatically assume that natural products are safe.
