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Neem and HIV

by Cubittz Rando
(Italy)

Can you tell me how is it possible to use neem for fighting the AIDS/HIV virus? Can neem help in curing AIDS/HIV? Are there any suggestions in using it and how to use it?

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Neem and HIV

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Neem and AIDS
by: Birgit

Hi Cubittz,

Thanks for asking the question. I've been meaning to make a page about that for a while...

Neem is being researched as a potential weapon in the fight against HIV. The results have been encouraging, so I dare say research will continue.

That does not mean that there is an effective way to use neem to treat or prevent HIV infections or that there are any instructions for use.

Neem is being researched, it is not being used against AIDS yet.

The most promising results show that possibly one day neem may be used to prevent future HIV infections.

However, some researchers suggest that ingesting neem leaf or bark, in raw form or as teas, might stimulate the body's cell-mediated immune response enough to assist in the fight against an existing HIV infection.

Many of the skin conditions associated with an HIV infection also benefit form treatment with neem products (like creams, pastes or bathing in water with added extracts).



As for the research studies, here's a quick rundown:

Neem bark killed the AIDS virus in a preliminary 1993 in vitro study (Larson, 1993). A study in test tubes and petri dishes, not in people!

Another 1993 in vitro study showed that neem bark and leaf extracts reduced the production of viral proteins in cells, indicating that neem may inhibit replication of the virus (Upadhyay et al, 1993).

Studies reported in 1992 and 1994 (Beardsley,1992 and Caldwell, 1994) showed that neem stimulates cell-mediated immune response. Researchers suggested this may be used to protect against vaginal contraction of AIDS. (A very promising follow up study was reported in 2008, see below.)

A 2003 in vitro study showed that an acetone-water neem leaf extract can protect lymphocytes against invasion by HIV. Note that the extract protected 75% of the lymphocytes, not 100%.

The same extract was used in 10 patients: 1000 mg neem leaf extract for 10 days improved the condition of patients, increasing haemoglobin concentrations, platelet count, CD4+ cell count and body weight. (Udeinya et al, 2003)

In 2008 India successfully completed the phase two trial of a neem-based microbicide gel for women a trial in. Researchers hope the gel will help protect against vaginal transmission of HIV/Aids. (A phase two trial studies possible side effects and negative reactions.)

The results of the next stage are expected in 18 months.

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Continue
by: Deepthi Nusha

Please continue your research about neem to fight against HIV and help to relieve many innocent patients suffering from the disease and we people will always encourage and support you.
HIV Virus
by: Zaker

I am HIV Positive. Can Neem stop replication of HIV Virus? What other herbs I have to take along with neem? Can it remove HIV viruses completely from body? Is it possible to become HIV Negative? Please reply to my queries. zakstev@gmail.com
Neem and HIV
by: Birgit

I am sorry. Please read what I already wrote above.

"That does not mean that there is an effective way to use neem to treat or prevent HIV infections or that there are any instructions for use.

Neem is being researched, it is not being used against AIDS yet."
Herpes type1
by: Anonymous

Please find a medicine for herpes too.

God grace.
Herpes solution
by: Anonymous

Dear Friend,

There is a solution for herpes and it is very effective to cure the herpes 1 at primary stage. It could also cure in next stage but takes time and more attention.

If you do want the solution you may write to me on biz_4_india@yahoo.com

Regards,
Bharat
Neem's active compounds re HIV
by: Anonymous

Neem has these properties. Do we know the compounds responsible within neem so we can develop some sort of standardization?
Great
by: christ

Thanks dear. It's incredible and I feel hope now, because I'm HIV positive. Every patient may be healed with neem in the future. If it works like you've said above, how could we use it? Tell me the amount of leaf I use for 1 liter of water. And please inform us about the new improved research about neem.

Thanks.
Neem can prevent the HIV infection
by: piyush

On the basis of my knowledge I research new molecule (AGNENT-89) which prevent HIV.

I found which increases CD4 cell counting in patient. But I am doing this trial on the rat, not on human yet, but I can do that on human earlier.

Rat show the positive response with AGNENT-89.
I am a pharmacy student. I was start research from my 11th standard.

Please help me about that.

Thank you.
Piyush Wagh.
Neem to prevent HIV infection
by: Anonymous

My boyfriend is HIV positive and I am not. How do you use Neem to prevent HIV infection? Should it be used as a lubricant in addition to a condom? What is the best product to buy or company to buy from? Also where can I get neem to make into tea and how much should I make at a time for it to be effective in boosting both of our immunities?

Thanks. Keep up the great work.

Thanks for the kind words.
Unfortunately, as per my previous comment:

"That does not mean that there is an effective way to use neem to treat or prevent HIV infections or that there are any instructions for use.

Neem is being researched, it is not being used against AIDS yet."
B.
Suspect
by: Anonymous

Yesterday I had a tattoo on my hand and soon after that I realized that it could be the reason of HIV. I am very much worried right now. I had dysentery from last 2 days. Don't know what to do.

I have 2 small children and am embarrassed to get tested.
Re: Aids/HIV and Cancer
by: Jack

Yeah,

There is something you people can do about
Aids/HIV problems most directly and expeditiously.
Use herbal mixture of Sutherlandia Frutescens
(cancer bush) and Nerium Oleander (look up
Oleander Soup). Check out "Rose Laurel OPC Plus"
if you reside in USA.
HIV is Cured (The wonders of Neem)
by: Jac

I come from Nigeria. Many Doctors here have claims of HIV cure but the truth came out when clinical trials was carried out in the University of Benin in Nigeria.

Out of 62 HIV 1 & 2 Patients subjected to the neem-cure-trial, 52 were reported to experience improvements in the CD4 count, Hemoglobin, and a drastic reduction in Viral load within 6(six) weeks. Many of them who recorded these improvement continued the usage of it and were later tested HIV Negative.

You can be cured too.
Aids
by: Anonymous

I am 18 years old and HIV positive. Can I eat neem for reducing HIV symptoms or cure? Please answer me my email id is k.sathisk8@gmail.com
Neem and HIV
by: Anonymous

I live in Nigeria and am HIV positive. Where can I buy these stuff like neem oil and others?
DOes NEEM CURE HIV NEW
by: Ramesh

Does Neem Cures HIV completly plz let me know plz plz plz plz plz
rameshjain.267@rediffmail.com

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