Shivpuri. Neem is considered the king of medicines in Ayurveda. For years, people have been advising to eat Neem leaves on an empty stomach in the morning, but often this question remains in the minds of people as to how much Neem leaves should be consumed and whether excessive quantity can cause harm. According to Ayurveda, Neem leaves work to purify the body from inside. It purifies the blood, increases immunity and helps in preventing many serious diseases, but Ayurvedic experts say that Neem should always be consumed in the right quantity and right type. On this topic, Local 18 has tried to bring correct information to you by talking to an Ayurvedic doctor from Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.

District AYUSH Officer Dr. Anil Verma told Local 18 that eating neem leaves in the morning is beneficial for health but for this it is very important to have local neem. Desi Neem is considered the most beneficial in Ayurveda. The leaves of desi Neem are small in size, extremely bitter in taste and full of medicinal properties, whereas Ayurvedic properties are found to be relatively less in the larger leaf Neem.

Harm from eating too much
According to Dr. Verma, the natural elements present in Neem leaves help in removing toxic substances from the body. It also proves effective in preventing skin diseases, stomach problems and infections. However, he also clarified that eating neem leaves in excess quantity can cause harm, hence one should not consume it in excess without doctor’s advice.

How much quantity of neem leaves to take in the morning?
According to Ayurvedic doctor, 8 to 10 local Neem shoots or leaves taken on an empty stomach in the morning are sufficient. There is no need to take more quantity than this. Washing the leaves thoroughly and chewing them is considered more beneficial. By consuming it regularly in limited quantity, the body gradually starts getting its benefits.

Panacea for these diseases
He said that Neem leaves have been described as a panacea for many diseases in Ayurveda. It is considered very beneficial for diabetic patients because it helps in controlling blood sugar. Apart from this, consumption of Neem is helpful in preventing malaria, typhoid and common fever. Neem leaves are also beneficial in cough, cold and seasonal diseases.