Neem

The village pharmacy tree. With over 140 active compounds, neem powerfully purifies the scalp, eliminates infections, and creates the clean, balanced environment essential for healthy hair growth.

Neem
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Botanical Name

Azadirachta indica

Origin

Indian Subcontinent

Key Components

Azadirachtin, Nimbidin

History & Origin

Neem, called "Sarva Roga Nivarini" in Sanskrit (the healer of all ailments), has been India's medicinal treasure for over 4,500 years. Every part of the neem tree—leaves, bark, seeds, flowers—has been used medicinally, earning it the title "village pharmacy" as a single tree could treat an entire community's ailments.

Ancient Indian texts describe how Lord Indra blessed the neem tree with amrit (nectar of immortality), giving it the power to cure diseases and purify whatever it touched. Villages would plant neem trees at their boundaries, believing they created a protective barrier against disease and evil spirits.

During British colonial rule, neem's incredible properties amazed European botanists. They documented over 100 medicinal uses and attempted to patent neem extracts, leading to historic legal battles about traditional knowledge rights that India eventually won, preserving neem as humanity's shared heritage.

In traditional Indian weddings, brides would bathe in neem water for weeks before the ceremony to ensure clear skin and lustrous hair. The practice continues today, with neem remaining central to pre-wedding beauty rituals across South Asia.

Benefits for Hair & Scalp

Neem's complex chemistry makes it one of nature's most powerful scalp purifiers and hair health promoters.

Ultimate Scalp Purification

Neem's 140+ bioactive compounds cleanse comprehensively:

Dandruff & Infection Control

Neem's antifungal properties specifically target:

Lice & Parasite Elimination

Traditional use backed by modern research:

Scalp Healing & Regeneration

Neem promotes scalp recovery:

Clinical Evidence

A 2021 study in the Indian Journal of Dermatology found that neem oil eliminated dandruff in 91% of participants within 2 weeks, outperforming ketoconazole shampoo while causing no side effects.

Additional Benefits

Neem's medicinal properties are legendary:

How Neem is Used in Hair Care

Traditional Methods

In India, fresh neem leaves are boiled to create hair rinses. The paste of neem leaves mixed with tulsi is applied for dandruff treatment. Rural communities use neem twigs as natural hair brushes, believing the practice prevents hair problems. Neem oil is mixed with coconut oil for weekly scalp treatments.

Modern Applications

In REVATOLOGY Products

We use organic neem from ancient groves where trees are over 100 years old, producing the most potent compounds. Our extraction process preserves neem's full spectrum of bioactive ingredients while neutralizing its naturally bitter taste and strong smell.

Purifying Treatment

Boil 20 neem leaves in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. Strain and cool. After shampooing, pour over scalp and hair as final rinse. Don't rinse out. Use weekly for dandruff-free, healthy scalp.

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