Neem in hair oil during pregnancy

by Sam
(New Zealand )

I am planning to get pregnant later this year. Our family has been using a combination of essential oils, neem and vegetable oils as a hair oil once a week to prevent lice (very very effective as we live an area with a high rate of them).

The neem comes ready prepared in a natural oil called No Nits that is just made of plant oils. It is obviously not highly concentrated as you cannot even smell it (I know how strong the essential oil of it smells).

I am wondering if it is safe to continue using it on the head once a week for an hour, and if the precautions against conception are just do with vaginal and internal use of they include topical use on the scalp as well.
Many regards,
Sam

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by: Birgit

Hi Sam,
I have covered this question repeatedly and the page about neem and birth control also explains in great detail how neem works.

Please see
Neem Oil on scalp while trying to get pregnant and also
Dangers from neem powder application on scalp.

The days where we'll be able to prevent a pregnancy by rubbing some oil on our skin or scalp are still a long way away!

Do not use neem INTERNALLY when pregnant or trying to conceive.

Current research and thousands of years of using neem indicate that there is no reason whatsoever to be concerned about external use.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or veterinarian. I have no training in medicine. (I am a biochemist.) I do not give medical advice. I share research information that is publicly available as well as my own experiences, thoughts, and those of my readers.
Products and information mentioned on my site have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not meant to diagnose, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease. If you have a health condition see your physician.

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