Neem oil is used for eczema to ease symptoms such as redness, itchiness, and irritation.
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Does Neem Oil Help With Eczema?
Evidence of neem oil being used for skin disorders dates back to ancient times.
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Neem oil is produced from the fruit of the neem tree.
As a rich antioxidant, neem oil plays a role in the destruction of harmful free radicals.
Decreasing inflammation can help promote wound healing to improve the appearance of skin affected by eczema.
Possible Side Effects
There have been rare incidents of toxicity triggered by swallowing neem oil.
This means it was minimally processed.
Neem oil should be a cloudy yellow color and have a garlic-like odor.
Dont use neem oil on your skin without first diluting it with coconut or grapeseed oil before use.
you’re free to apply it to skin affected by eczema directly.
Never consume neem oil since it can be very toxic if ingested.
Summary
There is a long tradition of using neem oil to treat eczema and other skin disorders.
Neem oil should be diluted when applied topically and should never be swallowed.
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