And the plant is also turned into neem oil (the oil is made from the fruits and seeds), another Ayurvedic staple that’s used as something of a multitasker. (Read a more in-depth look at neem oil here, if you are curious to know more.) “Neem provides health benefits through its purifying properties, which can aid in recovery from infections, as well as acne,” Shrankhla Holecek, Ayurveda expert and founder of Uma Oils, has previously told us. “It also helps with water retention issues.” For skin care, the properties come it’s impressive antioxidant abilities and for how it acts as a stress relieving agent (technically the herb is an adaptogen, and thus is a good moderator of oxidative stress). You can also often find it in tea.
