Botanical Briefs: Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica)

Cutis. 2024 Jan;113(1):22-24. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0928.

Abstract

Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, has many uses as a natural remedy. We review and discuss the pharmacologic, biologic, and medicinal properties of neem in disease management. We also report a rare clinical case of a 77-year-old man who presented with a hypopigmented rash on the lower back, bilateral flanks, and buttocks after 6 months of repeated application of neem oil to treat persistent arthritis and lower back pain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Azadirachta*
  • Glycerides / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plant Extracts
  • Terpenes / pharmacology

Substances

  • neem oil
  • Glycerides
  • Terpenes
  • Plant Extracts