What's New At Discover Neem Oil?

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When birds swallow neem seeds, can there be a contraceptive effect?

I heard that this was observed in Venezuela but find no info on the net. I've studied neem, mostly in South America, for 12 years, but in all the

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Neem mosquito bite repellent

I seem to be one of those persons that mosquitos love. No matter what repellent I use (organic) or otherwise, nothing seems to help. A yoga instructor

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Neem oil cured leaf blight

I have some lovely Ficus benjamina trees (I live in South Texas) and every now and then most of the new growth leaves shrivel and curl up--but don't

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I hate scabies! Trying neem now...

Scabies is horrible. I felt lost and really upset by it. I used the cream that the doctor gave me. I hated it. It hurt my skin more and made me feel

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Margo Brand Neem Soap

Truly amazing! I really didn't think I would like it because most herbal or alternative remedies don't work as well as other things. I used it on my

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Benefits of neem leaves

Neem leaves are used to treat chickenpox and warts by directly applying to the skin in a paste form or by bathing in water with neem leaves. In order

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Neem Oil for hair

I started dying my hair when I was about 12-13, now I am 21 and my hair is pretty darned damaged. I have split ends, it's frizzy and weak with no

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My boys were riddled with head lice - until finding neem.

My little boys regularly came home with a head full of lice. We have both the Metallic Long Comb and an Electronic Comb, which were good whilst we

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Neem Oil on White Flies

Will neem oil work on white flies? My tomatoes and squash plants are totally covered in

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Is neem oil harmful to the bees or to butterflies?

I have a great bee population that I don't want to jeopardize. Is neem oil safe for

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Neem powder or leaf for cats

I know neem powder has helped the child of a friend with many airborne allergies. I have a cat with persistent runny eyes and multiple sneezing fits

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Neem oil and trees? Shrubs? Flowers?

Can I spray neem oil on shrubs and trees of ANY KIND??? I have a customer that is having the japanese beetles eating her trees terribly. She wants me

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Can Neem Oil be used on Ferns?

Can Neem Oil be used on outside ferns that I want to bring in for the winter? I live in Iowa and my potted ferns do not do well outside in the winter

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Does neem oil control chinch bugs in yard?

We live in Houston, TX. Every summer we have an infestation of chinch bugs and have always used a pesticide. My husband uses Neem Oil on his tomato

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Killing termites with neem oil

My sisters and myself have been fortunate enough to be left two amazing Bamboo house built by our Artist Father Jason Monet. He built them on the top

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Acne , Bacne, the Random Blemish, an inflamed Labret Piercing and Head Lice to Boot!

This is my life... and I am paying attention. I've used Neem oil on myself for years, but now I get to use it on the whole family. The past few

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My Scabies Protocol

Scabies type I: 1. Someone you live with has scabies so you need to take the treatment. 2. Someone you know has it and you have some symptoms. 3. By

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Miracle "cure" for dog with pemphigus foliaceus, an autoimmune disease

Our dog, Sassy developed pemphigus foliaceus in 2005 with a an extremely bad, secondary yeast infection. After 1 year of prednisone and Malaseb

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Neem Oil loosens nits

I have four girls - the oldest is 8 - all with lice. We used chemical pesticides first only to find live lice the next day. Tonight I applied neem

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Taking neem capsules for contraception?

I have used neem oil for quite some time, with good results. I wonder if there is a neem capsule that can be taken instead, as the oil tend to be more

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Neem Oil for Japanese Beetles

Will neem effectively deter or eradicate Japanese Beetles? I sprayed our young apple and cherry trees as well as my rose bushes. Some of the beetles

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Neem oil in ears for vertigo / Meniere's disease

My daughter recently told me she is dropping neem oil down her ear to treat vertigo and/or meniere's. Is there any harm in this? Have you heard of

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Neem Oil and Coconut Oil Natural Mosquito Repellent

Could you please tell me how much neem oil to mix with coconut oil to make a natural repellent for mosquitoes? Thank

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Neem in the backyard breaks compound walls??

My gardener advised me NOT to plant neem in the backyard as it breaks the foundation of the house, compound walls, drains... Now I found that a bit

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Using neem powder during pregnancy

I was given a bottle of neem and yucca powder to rub on my dog to prevent fleas and ticks. The vet knew I was pregnant and said it was safe for me to

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Neem pesticide as a bug repellent for goats

I have two goats. They are constantly grooming and itching so I am reluctant to use pesticides to repel flies and mosquitoes. Do you have any idea as

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FDA approval of neem

Question: Is the Neem Oil FDA approved? Answer: Neem most certainly is not FDA approved and never will be. To get FDA approved a substance has to

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Spoiled Neem Oil?

I have had a tiny jar of neem oil for over a year and I recently opened it to find round balls growing all over the sides of the jar and the lid!

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Neem oil dilution rates.

I want to use neem oil as a pesticide and acaricide as I grow orchids and am plagued with red spider mite as well as other beasties. I have

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Is neem oil treated marijuana safe to smoke?

As you may know, Michigan has a new medical marijuana law. I am trying to grow my own, and we've had problems with spider mites on other plants in the

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I've tried it all, but only Margo Soap with Neem Oil helped my acne

I'm 28 and since early teenage years I've been fighting acne. I've tried all sorts of products, but nothing ever helped my skin - only cost a lot of

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Neem Neem every road has Neem

Here a report from the Kingdom of Bahrain Neem is a tree that is found in almost every neighbourhood however it seems that only the older people here

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Great Results From Neem

I live in the Bahamas and have a friend who owns an organic Neem farm. I have been buying the neem cake from him for the last two years and have

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Neem pills for acne

I am 27 years old and have had acne for 5 years. It came on suddenly after a youth of no acne. I googled natural cures and found Neem. I have been

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Using Neem Oil Spray while pregnant

You say stay away if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. I'm four and a half months pregnant. So when will I be able to use it for my

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Using neem in addition to or after permethrin treatment

I recently was dxed with scabies. I had it 15 years ago when my son brought it home from preschool. I have treated with permethrin, but a homeopath

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Neem oil in vegetable garden

I use Neem oil in my veggie garden to prevent pests. Is it OK for the neem oil to get on/in the actual flowers that still need to get pollinated?

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Neem soap for vagina

I'm really interested to know if its ok to use neem soap to clean your vagina?? I have had problems with most soaps since they are anti bacterial and

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Eating fresh neem leaves

Is it safe to eat raw freshly plucked neem leaves in morning

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neem oil ear cleaners for cats

Is neem oil safe to use as a part of an ear cleaner for

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Do red bumps still appear after the live scabies/eggs are killed off?

I've been using neem daily and (I feel) like I have successfully gotten rid of any live scabies or eggs. (after two weeks of treatment). I itch a lot

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Neem oil and bed bugs

I read all about the neem oil on this website and what it can be used for. I also did a search on this web site for bed bugs to see if anything will

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Neem in hair oil during pregnancy

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

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Will neem oil control/kill flea beetles?

Our greatest challenge is flea beetles on: 1. young kale & collard plants; 2. delicate Asian greens such at tatsoi, various bok choy; 3. the first

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Neem Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100 Percent Effective?

Is neem oil really 100 percent effective as a natural mosquito repellant? How to make mosquito repellent from the neem plant.

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Neem Repellent - Myths and Facts about Using Neem Oil as an Insect Repellent

Neem oil repellent: how good is it, how to use it, recipes for neem insect repellent.

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Neem paste and acne skin

I am using neem and water paste on my skin. It is now removing my old acne scars on my back especially. It helps to remove acne, acne scars and

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Fools jump in ...

I sell Neem products. A customer bought a bottle of Pure Neem Oil on the internet and emptied the bottle on his head. He wrote me an irate email

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Ugly skin and mole gone because of neem oil

I always felt ugly because of my skin and my huge ugly mole on my face. My face was full of open pores, darks spots and flakes. I tried everything,

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Nothing worked like the neem

My daughter used a dual treatment of two organic products, one was called the nit kit by www.wellinhand.com and the other was Theraneem shampoo by

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