Is rubbing neem oil on your gums after brushing a good idea?!
Question: I've heard that neem oil reduces peridontal disease. Any dentists or ENT's out there with an opinion?
Answers: I've heard that neem oil reduces peridontal disease. Any dentists or ENT's out there with an opinion?
Keep in mind, neem oil has a myriad of uses in folklore. "Neem oil is not used for cooking purposes but, in India and Bangladesh, it is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, hair products, body hygiene creams, hand creams) and in Ayurvedic, Unani and folklore traditional medicine, in the treatment of a wide range of afflictions. The most frequently reported indications in ancient Ayurvedic writings are skin diseases, inflammations and fevers, and more recently rheumatic disorders, insect repellent and insecticide effects.
Traditional Ayurvedic uses of neem include the treatment of fever, leprosy, malaria, ophthalmia and tuberculosis. Various folk remedies for neem include use as an anthelmintic, antifeedant, antiseptic, diuretic, emmenagogue, contraceptive, febrifuge, parasiticide, pediculocide and insecticide. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neem_oil
However, here is a link promoting neem for the teeth: http://www.neemgenie.co.uk/gum-disease.h...
However, this website is a little bit biased since they also sell the product.
"Neem's pain-relieving compounds will reduce the discomfort of a toothache."
* Neem kills the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
* Neem kills the bacteria that cause Pyorrhea and Gingivitis. {Gum disease}
* Neem prevents cell adhesion and helps to control plaque
* Neem is very effective in areas of pain control