Neem vs Acacia arabica

Neem is an evergreen tree native to the Indian subcontinent, revered in Ayurvedic medicine as a powerful purifying herb. Every part of the tree has medicinal applications. It has potent antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties and is widely used in traditional medicine across South Asia and Africa.

Middle Eastern and South Asian acacia; bark and gum used for dental hygiene, diabetes, and digestive conditions.

Azadirachtin, Nimbin, Nimbidin, Gedunin, Quercetin

tannins, gallic acid, arabinose, flavonoids, alkaloids

Blood purifier, Skin conditions, Dental hygiene, Fever treatment, Pest control

dental hygiene, diabetes, digestive complaints, diarrhea, wounds

Skin infections and conditions, Dental health, Antifungal treatment, Blood sugar regulation, Head lice treatment

oral antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, astringent, wound healing

300-600mg leaf extract daily, or neem oil topically as needed

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; twig as chewing stick

Autoimmune conditions, Fertility concerns (anti-fertility effects), Organ transplant recipients, Infants (neem oil is toxic to infants)

pregnancy

GI upset, Nausea, Vomiting (high doses), Fatigue, Headache

constipation