Does anyone know where I can get fresh Neem leaves? Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica)

Moonbeam
By Moonbeam

Does anyone know where I can get fresh Neem leaves in Old Airport area or nearby?

Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica)

By Moonbeam• 16 May 2007 11:25
Moonbeam

If you are discovering Neem for the first time, here are some quick amazing Neem facts :

the tree is known to cure more than ONE HUNDRED diseases.

neem is both a pest control material and as well as a fertilizer, making it an invaluable farm companion.

neem is an intelligent pest repeller - it affects only harmful pests and does not affect useful species in the farm!

neem has a four-pronged repellant action and complex molecular structure which ensures that pests don't become immune to it.

it gives more oxygen than other trees, making it a champion pollution fighter.

just sleeping under the shade of a neem tree is therapeutic.

the tree is known to halt spreading deserts.

It's leaf and it's extract are a natural substance that don't simply mask symptoms but encourage your body to heal itself.

Its completely safe and causes no harm or side-effects. It has been used as a health and beauty aid in India for more than 5000 years!

It was considered a divine tree by ancient Indians.

A world conference is held every three years to discuss the research and discoveries modern science is making, on this single tree. And there is lots to show and tell!

As if all this wasn't amazing enough, the Neem is a hardy tree that requires almost no water and grows happily on wastelands.

Native to Indo-Burma region, neem is distributed throughout South and Southeast Asia, i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. In addition neem is found in several other countries spread over continents. Neem now has become a global tree.

Neem was introduced to Africa earlier this century. It was brought from India. Now it is planted extensively in the tropical regions of Africa, particularly in the regions along the Sahara's southern fringe.

Indentured labourers from India carried neem with them as a part of the India heritage to many countries to which they migrate such as Fiji, Mauritius and the Caribbean. The tree is now also well established in the Middle East and South America.

In recent times Neem has been introduced into Saudi Arabia, Yemen, China (Hainan Island), and Philippines. Small plantings of neem are also found in USA (South Florida and Hawaii), Brazil and Australia. This presence is, however, scattered and exploratory.

By Moonbeam• 16 May 2007 11:24
Moonbeam

If anyone wants more knowledge on this amazing tree

http://www.neemfoundation.org/aboutneem.htm

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

By Moonbeam• 16 May 2007 10:18
Moonbeam

I really can't leave my daughter for long, but I might pop down to the souq and see if they have it.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

By Moonbeam• 16 May 2007 10:17
Moonbeam

The reason I am looking for it is because my daughter has chickenpox. Our friend has given us some already, and it really seems to be doing the trick. But I'd like to know where I can get some on a regular basis for other things.

The Neem Tree is called the Village pharmacy in India, where people have been using it for centuries to heal, prevent many ailments.

There are articles all over the internet regarding it's curative properties, and it grows very well here in Qatar.

So if anyone knows where it can be purchased I'd be grateful.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi

By nicaq25• 15 May 2007 20:56
nicaq25

a cigarette?...well, maybe ur the first one I know that can do it..hahaha:)

and..why not?hmmm...remember, it use to repel insects!

By Vasquez• 15 May 2007 20:41
Vasquez

can you smoke it? and what good effects will it give?

- I took the blue pill and found myself alive i Qatar - wish I had taken the red and stayed in Europe

By nicaq25• 15 May 2007 20:36
nicaq25

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By KellysHeroes• 15 May 2007 19:33
KellysHeroes

Moonbeam.

Unfortunately I don't know how does the neem look like coz am personally looking for it also.

Think it is good to repell insects, hence it helps in organic farming which is my interest.

If it is the same tree mentioned by nicaq25 then this is very popular here and in our country we boil the leaves to clean the house during flu seasons.

Appreciate informing us if you succeed and awaiting your confirmation.

By nicaq25• 15 May 2007 19:25
Rating: 5/5
nicaq25

I think I saw some neem trees somewhere near Philippine School neighborhood (Al Sadd). In our country this is use to drive away pest, insects by burning the leaves (smoke/fumes will cause the insects to die of poisoning). I remember there was a campaign in our small city to gather some neem leaves and burn them during 6 am and 3 pm to drive away mosquitoes (during the peak of dengue fever outbreak).I hope you can find one and make good use of it. Good luck!

By anonymous• 15 May 2007 18:34
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

In Oman there's lot of neem tree and they do sell them at the souq. some people believes it's medicinal leaves, is that why you're looking for some?

Just keep dancing, it will do you good!!!

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