How to Eat Neem Leaves

Neem leaves are picked from the Neem tree, also known as the Margosa tree. Neem leaves are widely used in India to aid in the healing of a variety of health complaints. According to Hashmi.com, Neem is used to reduce pain experienced with ear aches, to rejuvenate the digestive system and to clear up skin disorders, among other functions. (Reference 1) Often, Neem poultices are used to aid in the healing process of skin rashes, insect bites and other issues. There are many ways to eat or otherwise ingest Neem leaves.

Things You'll Need

• Boiling water
• Mortar
• Pestle
• Neem leaves
• Tea cup
• Sugar
• Honey

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Instructions

• 1

  Grind Neem leaves using a mortar and pestle until finely ground.

• 2

  Measure out Neem leaves in grams according to what you are using the ground Neem for. Store extra Neem leaves in a sealed, airtight container in a dry location out of direct sunlight.

• 3

  Boil water on the stovetop, in a tea kettle, or in a microwave safe in a ceramic cup.

• 4

  Add boiling water to pre-measured Neem leaves. Allow them to soak for several minutes.

• 5

  Drink while Neem tea is hot. Add sugar or honey if you like to sweeten the mix.